What Color Ruby Is Most Valuable?

Ruby stones are known for their red hue. These gems belong to the corundum mineral family and their chemical composition is Aluminium Oxide (Al2O3). The gem gets its colour from the presence of Chromium in it. According to the natural amount of presence of chromium, the red color shade comes in the gem. 

The red hues, brilliance and shine of the gems make them attractive. Plus, these gemstones are precious stones and are very rare. With a hardness of 09 on the Mohs scale, these gems are very durable. Indeed, being one of the oldest gemstones they have traditional value and significance, hence rubies are one of the most expensive gemstones in the world. 

One of the major factors that determines the price of ruby is its colour. Other factors include clarity, cut and size. 

In this blog, we will discuss the ruby colour chart and which of the colours of ruby stones are the most valuable. 

Factors Determining The Color Of Rubies

Yes, the color of a gem can also be determined by factors, lets dive in and know what are some things that are looked for in rubies:

Hue - The hue is the main shade of the gem, like whether the ruby is pinkish red, orangish red or brownish red. 

Tone - The tone is the lightness or darkness of the shade, whether it is pale, dark, or medium. 

Saturation - It is the vividness of the gemstone color, the intensity of it. Whether the colours are vibrant, muted or desaturated. 

Colour Zoning - As the name suggests, it means is there is any other colour zoning that can be seen in the gemstone like blue cores. 

Cut - The cut is also taken into factor because a cut can improve or worsen the colour quality of the gem. Cut can be deep or shallow,  it will affect the passing of light from the gem and hence affect the color as well. 

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Ruby Colour Chart

The natural ruby colours that are found in different regions of the world are: 

Pigeon Blood Ruby Stone - Pigeon blood ruby have a Carmine red colour. That means, as the name suggests, the red colour is as bright and thick as the freshly spilt blood of a pigeon. These stones in pigeon blood colour are very rarely found and so those are the most valuable and famous rubies. Even the most expensive ruby stone in the world, Estrela de Fura is of pigeon blood vivid red color. 

Pinkish Red - This is the shade in which the secondary color is pink. You will see a shade of pink in the gem. 

Purplish Red - The gem have a secondary tint of purple in it. 

Orangy Red - With the primary colour red, you will see a secondary shade of orange. 

Brownish Red - Brownish red is the colour in which the gem looks a little bit brown, this shade is not much in demand and so neither is more valuable. 

Intense Red - Intense red ruby stones are more in demand and quite expensive as well. The brilliance of the gem is intense and is bright red as well hence it is loved and more in demand. Intense red rubies of high clarity are very rare. They can range between INR 50,000 to 7 lakhs per carat, depending on the size, cut and clarity. 

Pure Red - It is the hue, a pure red like the red of a rose. 

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What Ruby Color Is Most Expensive? 

Out of all the natural ruby colors, the most expensive color is pigeon blood, also known as carmine red. It is the most valuable color of ruby because of the pure red color with perfect tones and saturation, that is not too low nor too high light or darkness. It can be called the perfect red ruby color, hence it is the most desirable as well. 

The price of pigeon blood rubies ranges between INR 50000 to 10 Lakhs & above. 

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Wrapping Up 

Rubies are known as the King of gemstones because of their power to bring passion, confidence and leadership to the wearer. They are loved for their rarity, color and symbolism. Found in red shades, the most alluring color of rubies is Pigeon blood. Other than that, Intense red and pinkish-red hues are also sold at good prices. 

If you are looking to buy the best gemstone for yourself in your budget, visit Navratan, the online gem bazaar. Our experts will help you find your perfect gem or gem jewelry. Plus, all our gems are lab-certified. 

FAQs

Ques. What color is the most expensive ruby?

Ans. Pigeon Blood. The most expensive ruby is of pigeon blood color. 

Ques. Which ruby is more expensive?

Ans. As of today, the Estrela De Fura is the most expensive ruby in the world.