Ruby
Pigeon-blood and classic red corundum for fine jewellery and collectors.
What we trade and why it matters
Ruby is the red variety of corundum, prized for its saturated colour, hardness and rarity. Gulf Cosmopolitan trades faceted and rough ruby parcels from established origin countries, accompanied by independent gemological reports and transparent provenance documentation.
Grades and specifications we handle
Burmese (Myanmar) Pigeon Blood
Top-tier vivid red with strong fluorescence; historically the most coveted origin.
Mozambique Ruby
Clean, bright red stones now a mainstream source for premium jewellery.
Thai / Cambodian Ruby
Darker, more garnet-red rubies often heat-treated for improved clarity.
Tanzanian Ruby
Rich red to purplish-red stones from the Winza and Mahenge regions.
Madagascar Ruby
Fine pinkish-red to pure red material from recent deposits.
Primary uses
- High-jewellery rings, pendants and necklaces
- Collector investment parcels
- Haute couture and bridal design
- Cultural and heirloom pieces
Source regions
- Myanmar
- Mozambique
- Thailand
- Cambodia
- Tanzania
- Madagascar
How we trade it
Rubies are traded per carat by colour, clarity, cut, carat weight and origin. Heating disclosure and treatment reports are standard. We can arrange GRS, Gübelin or GIA certification and secure valuer-escorted logistics on request.
Financing available on every ruby trade
Letters of credit, pre-export finance and guarantees — structured for your counterparties, tenor and currency.