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Sunrise Ruby was the most expensive ruby stone in the World till 2022-23. In 2022, a higher-weight gem was found which was sold at a higher rate, getting to the position of the best and most costly ruby gem.
Ruby gemstones (Also known as Manik) are one of the most valuable and longest-known gemstones. They are one of the BIG 3 and are expensive cause of their rarity, beauty, and astrological significance. They are the symbols of luxury, love, and royalty. The pigeon blood rubies are found in a dark, deep red hue, which looks like the freshly spilled blood of the pigeon. The richness of the shade, shine, lustre, and transparency make it an eye-catching and alluring gem, which is why it is often the first choice to create fine jewelry for jewelry enthusiasts and designers.
Some of the Highest quality ruby gems that were sold at higher prices and the most expensive coloured gemstones globally are mentioned in this blog for you to know:
The Most expensive ruby in the World right now is called Estrela De Fura. It is Portuguese for “Star of Fura.” This Manik crystal was found in its rough form, weighing 101 carats in 2022. It was cut into a cushion shape, after which it weighs 55.22 carats. A beautiful ruby ring was made from it.
The gem was found in Mozambique and sold to an anonymous buyer in 2023 in an auction for a price of $34.8 million. The name Fura is given to it because it was discovered by the miners, the Fura gemstone company. And this gem was the star for them as it is a rarest type of ruby.
Wanna know more about this most expensive gemstone, click here - 'Estrela de Fura' Ruby Gemstone Sets New Record, Sold for Astounding $34.8 Million.
It is now one of the World’s most expensive rubies, second to Estrela De Fura. It was the first ever most expensive coloured gemstone sold for $30.42 Million at the Sotheby’s auction in 2015.
It is a remarkable 25.59-carat Manik gem, which made a world record for being the single-coloured gemstone that was sold at such a high price for its size. Since larger sizes are rarely found, it was an exceptional size.
This gem is a pigeon’s blood colour and was found in Myanmar. This Burmese ruby gemstone is unheated and now is set in a ring.
Sunrise ruby price per carat - $1.18 million
One of the most perfect ruby stones, this gem has a vivid red hue and exceptional clarity. Like most of the rubies come from the Mogok mines of Burma, it is also a Burmese Manik stone. It weighs 15.04 carats and is considered to be one of the finest red-coloured jewels in the World.
It was found in the late 1980s and was sold to an anonymous private collector.
Because of its fine clarity and large size, it was sold to a private buyer in an auction for a whopping price of $18 million. It is now set in a ring with Manik being the centrepiece in a cushion cut, and ten diamonds are set around it.
This Burmese Manik weighs 15.99 carats and was sold in 2016 for a price of $14.2 million. In that year, it was a magnificent stone sold for a splendid cost. It was sold at Christie’s auction and is a highly prized gem. It is unheated, so because of its natural state, it was highly loved and became more valuable.
The deep red colour of the gem added to its beauty. It had premium quality as well as its clarity was at the finest peak. It is set in a gold ring of 18k with circular-cut diamonds set around it.
The bidding was started at $14.1 million as it was a rare gem.
Last but not the least in our list is one of the most expensive ruby rings. One of the masterpieces of jewelry, it was created by a high and famous jewelry brand, Faidee. This stone was also found in the famous mines of Burma and weighs 8.01 carats. Most valued rubies worldwide are from Myanmar (Burma).
This ring was sold at a price of $10 million in 2016 because of its mesmerizing craftsmanship and rich, deep red shade.
It is known by the name Ratnaraj because it is a Sanskrit word which means King of gemstones. This red gem is known as King because of its metaphysical properties and healing powers. It is believed that wearing a Manik Ratan can bring you to a position of power.
Know more about the benefits of the Manik Stone here.
So, here is the list of the top 5 most expensive ruby gemstones in the World as per the data till July 2024.
If you also want to embrace a Manik and want its beauty and benefits in your life, buy an original and authentic gem from the online store of Navratan. All the gems are available in different cuts and weights, with lab certification proving their genuineness.
