Is a ruby expensive? What is a ruby worth?

Rubies do not occur so often in nature and that rarity makes the gemstone more valuable than emeralds and sapphires. The main criteria that determine the price are the finding place and the 4 Cs: weight, colour, purity and cut quality. Of the four, it is particularly the colour that is decisive for the value of a ruby. The more intensive and pure the red colour, the higher the price.

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