# Natural Ruby

## Natural Ruby Gemstones – Certified & Ethically Sourced

Natural ruby gemstones are red varieties of corundum used in fine jewellery such as engagement rings, pendants, and custom designs. They are valued for their colour, durability, and rarity, and are commonly sourced from regions like Myanmar, Mozambique, and Madagascar.

Explore our collection of natural ruby gemstones, selected for their colour, quality, and durability. Rubies are one of the most valued gemstones in fine jewellery and are widely used for engagement rings, pendants, and custom designs.

Each ruby in our collection is carefully inspected and offered with clear disclosure of treatment and origin. Our goal is to make it easy to choose a genuine ruby with confidence.

### Why Choose a Natural Ruby?

Rubies are known for their rich red colour and long-lasting strength. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, they are suitable for everyday wear and long-term use in jewellery.

-   **Strong red colour:** Ranging from vivid red to deep red tones.
-   **Durable gemstone:** Suitable for rings, pendants, and heirloom jewellery.
-   **Certified and natural:** Each ruby comes with documentation confirming authenticity.
-   **Ethically sourced:** Selected from established ruby-producing regions.

### Ruby Origins and Quality

Our rubies come from regions known for producing high-quality stones:

-   **Myanmar (Burma):** Known for deep red rubies with strong saturation.
-   **Mozambique:** Produces bright red stones with good clarity.
-   **Madagascar:** Known for consistent colour and availability.

Each ruby is reviewed for colour, clarity, and cut. Popular shapes include oval, cushion, pear, and round, as they show colour and brilliance well.

### Natural vs Synthetic Rubies

Natural rubies form over millions of years and may contain natural inclusions. Some are heat treated to improve appearance, which is standard in the gemstone trade. Lab-grown or synthetic rubies are not included in this collection.

### How to Choose the Right Ruby

-   **Colour:** Look for rich, even red tones.
-   **Clarity:** Minor inclusions are normal in natural rubies.
-   **Cut:** Well-cut stones reflect light evenly.
-   **Carat:** Larger rubies are rarer and increase in value.

Rubies pair well with diamonds and precious metals, making them suitable for engagement rings and fine jewellery designs.

### Explore Related Collections and Guides

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## Products in this collection

- [Natural Ruby 1.91 Ct Oval Cut Loose Gemstone | Red Heat Treated July Birthstone](https://www.nashgems.com/products/natural-ruby-1-91ct-oval-cut-loose-gemstone) - 1000.0 USD
- [Natural Ruby 1.02 Ct Oval Mixed Cut Loose Gemstone | Unheated Red Corundum July Birthstone](https://www.nashgems.com/products/natural-ruby-1-02ct-oval-mixed-cut-loose-gemstone) - 340.0 USD
- [Natural Ruby 0.44 Ct Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone | Unheated Red Ruby July Birthstone](https://www.nashgems.com/products/natural-ruby-0-44ct-emerald-cut-loose-gemstone) - 605.0 USD
- [Natural Unheated Ruby 0.52 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone | Certified July Birthstone](https://www.nashgems.com/products/natural-unheated-ruby-0-52ct-cushion-cut-loose-gemstone) - 305.0 USD
- [Natural Ruby 1.05 Ct Pear Cut No Heat Loose Gemstone | Purplish Red July Birthstone](https://www.nashgems.com/products/natural-ruby-1-05ct-pear-cut-no-heat-loose-gemstone) - 3375.0 USD
- [Natural Ruby 0.67 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone | Unheated Pigeon Blood Red July Birthstone](https://www.nashgems.com/products/natural-ruby-0-67ct-cushion-cut-loose-gemstone) - 375.0 USD
- [ruby stone for ring natural Loose Gemstones 0.58 crt. for ruby gem stone ring](https://www.nashgems.com/products/natural-ruby-stone-0-58ct-loose-gemstone-for-ring) - 305.0 USD
- [ruby stone with ring stone in silver red gemstone, natural stone jewelry rings gemstone jewelry precious stone jewelry vibrant gemstones.  0.70 crt](https://www.nashgems.com/products/ruby-stone-with-ring-natural-ruby-0-70-crt-ruby-stone-ring) - 405.0 USD

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> Source: [NASHGEMS](https://www.nashgems.com/collections/ruby-gemstones)
> Updated: 2026-07-08