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1-3 Carat Ruby Gemstones

Browse natural 1-3 carat ruby gemstones ideal for fine jewelry, investment pieces, and custom designs.

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1.74ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS

8 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 51.99

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1.36ct Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI

6 mm (calibrated)

$ 121.91

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1.88ct Pink Ruby, Oval, VS-SI

8 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 168.52

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1.54ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS

7.1 x 5.2 mm

$ 46.02

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1.72ct Red Ruby, Pear Shape, VS-SI

8 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 154.18

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1.15ct Red Ruby, Marquise, SI

10 x 4.3 mm

$ 844.18

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1.40ct Red Ruby, Pear Shape, VS-SI

8 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 125.50

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2.30ct Purple Ruby, Fancy, Opaque

11.4 x 8.1 mm

$ 45.82

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1.09ct Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI

6 mm (calibrated)

$ 97.71

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1.83ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS

7.9 x 5.6 mm

$ 164.04

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1.93ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS

7.6 x 5.9 mm

$ 105.73

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1.79ct Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI

7 mm (calibrated)

$ 160.46

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1.91ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS

7.5 x 6 mm

$ 57.07

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1.21ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS

7 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 36.15

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1.50ct Pink Ruby, Emerald Cut, VS-SI

9.4 x 4.1 mm

$ 186.75

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1.92ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI

8 x 6 mm (calibrated)

$ 172.11

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2.69ct Red Ruby, Emerald Cut, VS

11 x 6.1 mm

$ 241.13

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1.43ct Red Ruby, Emerald Cut, VS

7 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 128.19

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1.45ct Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI

6.5 mm (calibrated)

$ 129.98

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2.34ct Red Ruby, Pear Shape, VS-SI

9 x 7 mm (calibrated)

$ 221.41

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1.16ct Red Ruby, Emerald Cut, VS

7 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 103.98

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2.50ct Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque

8.9 x 7.7 mm

$ 115.45

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2.47ctw Red Rubies, Oval, VS

7 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 135.31

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1.27ct Red Ruby, Oval, VS

7 x 5 mm (calibrated)

$ 37.95

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Why Buy 1-3 Carat Ruby from GemSelect?

Natural 1-3 Carat Ruby Gemstones

Our natural 1-3 carat ruby gemstones are carefully selected for color, clarity, and cut, offering the perfect balance between visual impact and everyday wearability.

Loose Rubies Online

Shop loose ruby gemstones online with confidence at GemSelect. Choose from a wide range of shapes and qualities with secure checkout and worldwide shipping.

Loose 1 to 3 Carat Ruby Gemstones for jewelry

Ideal Ruby Sizes for Jewelry

Rubies between 1 and 3 carats are among the most popular choices for rings, pendants, and earrings, offering noticeable presence without becoming overly large or heavy.

Faceted Ruby Gemstones

Faceted ruby gemstones maximize brilliance and color performance. Popular cuts include oval, cushion, pear, and round shapes suitable for fine jewelry settings.

Ruby Colors and Origins

Explore ruby gemstones ranging from vivid red to slightly pinkish-red tones, sourced from well-known deposits including Mozambique, Madagascar, and Burma (Myanmar).

Certified and Fully Disclosed Rubies

All ruby gemstones are natural and any treatments are clearly disclosed, allowing buyers to select stones with full confidence and transparency.

Ruby Gemstones for Collectors and Designers

Whether you are designing custom jewelry or adding to a gemstone collection, 1-3 carat rubies offer strong color presence and excellent versatility.

Matching Ruby Stones

Find matching ruby pairs and coordinated stones within the 1-3 carat range, perfect for earrings or multi-stone jewelry designs requiring consistency.

Learn more about ruby history, grading, treatments, and care on our Ruby Information Page.

FAQs

Why choose a 1-3 carat ruby gemstone?

This size range offers strong visual impact while remaining practical for everyday jewelry, making it ideal for engagement rings, pendants, and collectors.

Are GemSelect’s ruby gemstones natural?

Yes, all ruby gemstones are natural. Any treatments, such as heating, are fully disclosed for complete transparency.

Are 1-3 carat rubies good for engagement rings?

Yes. Rubies in this size range are durable (Mohs hardness 9) and provide excellent presence, making them a popular alternative to diamonds for engagement rings.

What affects the price of a 1-3 carat ruby?

Color saturation, clarity, origin, treatment status, and cut quality all influence ruby pricing, with vivid red stones generally commanding higher value.

Do you offer matching ruby stones or pairs?

Yes, we regularly stock matching ruby pairs and calibrated stones suitable for earrings or symmetrical jewelry designs.

Can I filter rubies by shape or treatment?

Yes, you can browse and filter gemstones by shape, size, treatment type, and other characteristics to find the perfect ruby for your project.

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Love the precise descriptions and calibrations of hte loose gemstones. Would like to have seen more variety in the size gem I was looking for.

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I love the ability to choose from many options of shapes, gemstone type, color, and so forth. It is fun!

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