Ruby Heat Only Gemstones
Browse certified ruby heat only gemstones with standard heat treatment and no glass filling or diffusion.
|
Bi-color
|
Black
|
Blue
|
Brown
|
Golden
|
Gray
|
Green
|
Multicolor
|
Orange
|
Pink
|
Purple Ruby Heat Only
|
Red Ruby Heat Only
|
Turquoise
|
Violet
|
White
|
Yellow
|
Single |
Pairs |
Lots |
Faceted |
Cabochons |
3.75ct Dark Red Ruby, Fancy, Opaque
14.2 x 11.2 mm
$ 90.00
9.23ct Reddish Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque
13 x 11 mm (calibrated)
$ 146.21
12.56ct Medium-Dark Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque
15.3 x 12.4 mm
$ 198.95
0.55ct Blood Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI
5.8 x 3.8 mm
$ 326.70
0.98ct Medium Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI
5.5 mm (calibrated)
$ 421.50
0.16ct Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, VS
3.5 mm (calibrated)
$ 63.58
1.47ct Deep Red Ruby, Marquise, VS-SI
10.2 x 5.1 mm
$ 1,358.28
19.71ctw Mahogany Red Rubies, Flower Cut, Opaque
18.5 x 16.3 mm
$ 473.04
4.64ct Medium Dark-Purple Ruby, Fancy, Opaque
14.4 x 11.4 mm
$ 111.36
0.24ct Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, SI
3.8 mm
$ 95.36
0.20ct Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, VS
3.5 mm (calibrated)
$ 79.46
0.14ct Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI
2.9 mm (calibrated)
$ 30.00
0.54ct Light Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI
5.2 mm
$ 223.61
0.96ct Reddish Pink Ruby, Pear Shape, VS
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
$ 806.40
1.09ct Reddish Pink Ruby, Round, VS-SI
5.5 mm (calibrated)
$ 402.86
0.80ct Pinkish Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI
5.3 mm
$ 295.68
1.10ct Wine Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI
7 x 5 mm (calibrated)
$ 972.86
1.93ct Raspberry Red Ruby, Fancy, Opaque
12 x 8 mm (calibrated)
$ 46.32
1.22ct Medium Red Ruby, Oval, SI
6.5 x 5.5 mm
$ 1,078.99
0.97ct Jam Red Ruby, Round, VS-SI
5.5 mm (calibrated)
$ 358.51
0.48ctw Wine Red Rubies, Round, VS-SI
4 mm (calibrated)
$ 161.28
0.46ct Bright Red Ruby, Oval, VS-SI
6 x 4 mm (calibrated)
$ 273.24
9.87ct Medium Dark-Purple Star Ruby, Oval, Opaque
11.4 x 10.5 mm
$ 549.17
0.44ctw Deep Red Rubies, Round, VS-SI
4 mm (calibrated)
$ 147.84
Why Buy Ruby Heat Only from GemSelect?
- Trusted Worldwide Since 2003
- Supplying natural gemstones to jewelers and collectors in 120+ countries
- Verified natural gemstones
- View All GemSelect Reviews on Bizrate
- Secure checkout and insured worldwide delivery
- 30-day returns and satisfaction guarantee
What Is Ruby Heat Only?
Ruby heat only gemstones are natural rubies that have undergone standard heat treatment to improve color and clarity, without any glass filling, beryllium diffusion, or chemical additives. Heat treatment is a widely accepted and permanent enhancement in the ruby trade.
Natural Heated Ruby - No Glass Filling
Our heat only ruby selection contains stones that are not fracture-filled and not diffusion treated. This makes them a preferred choice for buyers seeking traditional, untreated-appearance rubies with full treatment transparency.
Why Choose Heat Only Ruby?
Heat only ruby stones maintain the natural structure of corundum while improving vibrancy and reducing visible inclusions. Compared to heavily treated rubies, they offer stronger long-term value, better durability, and higher market acceptance.
Ruby Heat Treatment Explained
Standard heat treatment involves heating rubies at high temperatures to enhance color and clarity. No foreign materials are introduced, and the treatment is stable and permanent. This differs significantly from glass-filled or diffusion-treated rubies.
Heat Only Ruby for Jewelry
With a Mohs hardness of 9, ruby heat only gemstones are ideal for rings, earrings, pendants, and fine jewelry. Their durability and classic red color make them suitable for daily wear and heirloom designs.
Wholesale Ruby Heat Only Stones
GemSelect offers individual stones and wholesale ruby heat only options for jewelers and collectors. Choose from various shapes, sizes, calibrated stones, and matched pairs with worldwide shipping.
Learn more about ruby properties, treatments, and buying tips on our Ruby Information Page.
FAQs
What does ruby heat only mean?
Ruby heat only means the gemstone has undergone standard heat treatment to enhance color and clarity, with no glass filling, diffusion, or additional chemical treatments.
Is heat only ruby considered natural?
Yes. The ruby itself is 100% natural corundum. Heat treatment is an accepted industry practice and is considered a permanent enhancement when fully disclosed.
How is heat only ruby different from glass-filled ruby?
Glass-filled rubies contain foreign materials to fill fractures, while heat only rubies do not. Heat only stones maintain their natural structure and typically offer better durability and long-term value.
Are ruby heat only stones good for engagement rings?
Yes. With a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, heat only rubies are durable enough for engagement rings and everyday jewelry when properly set.
Does heat treatment affect ruby value?
Standard heat treatment is widely accepted in the trade. Heat only rubies generally hold significantly higher value than heavily treated or fracture-filled stones.
GemSelect Certified Store Reviews
GemSelect: Over 22 Years in the Gemstone Business! Thank you for trusting us with your purchase!
Overall Rating -> 9 
The purchasing process is fairly quick and straightforward and for me user friendly so it probably took more or less than 3 minutes to purchase and pay for the items. I wish there was a discount offer for multiple items to encourage us buyers to purchase more an incentive and add more sales in your end. Besides that, it's been a great purchasing experience and will continue to shop as I am a repeat customer and have bought from your store many times before. Thank you.
Overall Rating -> 10 
Very large selection from affordable to high end I will be coming back to shop again!
Overall Rating -> 10
Excellent options
Overall Rating -> 10
I've purchased from here many times over the last decade+. I find the information easy to understand, helpful, and interesting. I have always been satisfied that I got exactly what I ordered. Pictures and descriptions are clear and unique to each stone.
Overall Rating -> 9
I am very pleased with the ways you can filter your searches on this site, finding exactly what I want with little knowledge of what I am looking for is surprisingly easy!
Overall Rating -> 10
selection was broad and the check out was quick. Great site
