Regal and alluring, rubies reign supreme in the realm of coloured gemstones. Demand is perennially high for these marvelous gems that imbue jewellery pieces with sophistication and charm.

Good-quality rubies are constantly sought after, with buyers willing to pay top dollar for clean, unheated single stones. In recent years, acceptance of the heated variety from Myanmar or Mozambique has grown tremendously too. Calibrated sizes are likewise hot commodities in the market.

In jewellery, rubies take pride of place among red stones, starring in illustrious collections of luxury brands. Van Cleef & Arpels’ Treasure of Rubies Collection features more than 3,000 carats of the most beautiful untreated rubies in 60 fascinating jewellery pieces, mostly in the brand’s signature transformable style. Cartier, Dior and Bulgari have paid tribute as well to the mesmerising gem. And each Roberto Coin fine jewellery piece comes with a little ruby inset – a secret gift of well wishes from the Italian designer.