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Ruby


About Ruby

Ruby has long been considered the King of Gemstones! It is a gem that has no equal when it comes to the deep, powerful, rich red hues that glow and smoulder with an inner fire. In virtually every culture around the world there is knowledge and recognition of rubies and many stories and legends have grown around them. These precious gems have long been associated with powerful and prestigious people and have graced many a royal and successful hand. Rubies are also rare - genuinely rare, not like the manufactured rarity of diamonds! Fine rubies are highly sort and stones over two carat are considered scarce and big.

What I have listed here is just a small selection of the rubies that I have available. I am able to offer one of the best selections of top quality rubies to the public in Sydney. Viewings of these and other rubies is strictly by appointment only.

Photographing coloured gemstones is very challenging especially when trying to capture the beauty, richness and interplay of colours. Rubies ideally need to be seen in the hand to fully appreciate just how wonderful and unique they are. I have tried my best but the camera, lighting and my abilities can only do so much. Often in pics there might be certain hues which appear which simply are not in the gem when viewed in the hand or not as prominent or strong as the pics might suggest. However, I have found that if you like the picture you will love the gem.

I am able to offer the public one of the finest curated selections of precious rubies in Sydney.
The rubies shown here are just a very small selection of what is available.
By appointment only.

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#212637, Red Ruby, Pear, 2.20 Carat - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Ruby
Colour : Red
Item : #212637
Design : Pear
Origin : Tanzania
Treatments : Unheated
Weight : 2.20 Carat
Clarity : Included
Size : 10.3X6.2X4.9mm
Price : PRICE ON REQUEST

This is a very fine natural ruby from Tanzania. It has that wonderful classic ruby red hue that glows and is instantly recognisable. It is a beautiful ruby and perfect for any setting, particularly a pendant or ring. Rubies are one of those stones that are very hard to photograph and capture the colours. The pics show an orangey tint that isn't really there, in the hand it is more pinkish red.

#212637, Red Ruby, Pear, 2.20 Carat - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#212637, Red Ruby, Pear, 2.20 Carat - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#212637, Red Ruby, Pear, 2.20 Carat - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#212637, Red Ruby, Pear, 2.20 Carat - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#212638, Red Ruby, Pear, 1.42 Carat - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Ruby
Colour : Red
Item : #212638
Design : Pear
Origin : Tanzania
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 1.42 Carat
Clarity : Eye Clean
Size : 8.3X5.7X4.3mm
Price : PRICE ON REQUEST

A beautiful deeply hued ruby from Tanzania. The pics show more orange then what is really there in the hand.

#212638, Red Ruby, Pear, 1.42 Carat - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#212638, Red Ruby, Pear, 1.42 Carat - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#212638, Red Ruby, Pear, 1.42 Carat - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#212638, Red Ruby, Pear, 1.42 Carat - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#190409, Red Mozambique Ruby, Teardrop, 2.07 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Mozambique Ruby
Colour : Red
Item : #190409
Design : Teardrop
Origin : Mozambique
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 2.07 Carats
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included
Size : 10.6X6.2X4.0mm
Price : PRICE ON REQUEST

A top quality Mozambique ruby in every regard. This is an excellent ruby from this location and is very very clean with superb red hues. An amazing ruby that has been nicely finished in a really lovely teardrop design. The ruby gem would make a fine ring stone but for me, I think this one is destined for a pendant.

#190409, Red Mozambique Ruby, Teardrop, 2.07 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190409, Red Mozambique Ruby, Teardrop, 2.07 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190409, Red Mozambique Ruby, Teardrop, 2.07 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190409, Red Mozambique Ruby, Teardrop, 2.07 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190409, Red Mozambique Ruby, Teardrop, 2.07 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190409, Red Mozambique Ruby, Teardrop, 2.07 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#150271, Red Ruby, Rectangle Cushion, 1.02 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Ruby
Colour : Red
Item : #150271
Design : Rectangle Cushion
Origin : Burma
Certificate : Yes
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 1.02 Carats
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included
Size : 6.48X4.82X3.24mm
Price : PRICE ON REQUEST

An exceptional loose natural Burmese ruby cushion gemstone that has been beautiful cut and polished in a favorite shape for jewellery settings. It is a very fine red colour and very clean and clear. This is a superb natural ruby gemstone.

#150271, Red Ruby, Rectangle Cushion, 1.02 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#150271, Red Ruby, Rectangle Cushion, 1.02 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#150271, Red Ruby, Rectangle Cushion, 1.02 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#150254, Pigeon Blood Red Ruby, Oval, 2.03 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique Mozambique - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Ruby
Colour : Pigeon Blood Red
Item : #150254
Design : Oval
Origin : Mozambique
Certificate : GRS
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.03 Carats
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included
Size : 8.36X8.26X5.18mm
Price : SOLD

Comments : It is said that looking upon a 'pigeon blood red' ruby is like looking upon the face of God. It's something that you might only do once or twice in your life. This is an absolutely magnificent natural ruby gemstone from Mozambique. It's a first class ruby in every way and ticks all the boxes. The shape and size are ideal and the red colour out of this world. The pics simply don't do this ruby any justice and you really need to see it in the hand. This is truly a ruby for the discerning customer or the collector of fine gems. The ruby comes with a GRS certificate with the much prised 'pigeon blood' designation.

#150254, Pigeon Blood Red Ruby, Oval, 2.03 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#150254, Pigeon Blood Red Ruby, Oval, 2.03 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#150254, Pigeon Blood Red Ruby, Oval, 2.03 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#150254, Pigeon Blood Red Ruby, Oval, 2.03 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#150254, Pigeon Blood Red Ruby, Oval, 2.03 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#190325, Red Ruby, Oval, 2.01 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique Mozambique - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Ruby
Colour : Red
Item : #190325
Design : Oval
Origin : Mozambique
Certificate : Yes
Treatments : None
Weight : 2.01 Carats
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included
Size : 8.4X5.7X4.7mm
Price : PRICE ON REQUEST



#190325, Red Ruby, Oval, 2.01 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190325, Red Ruby, Oval, 2.01 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190325, Red Ruby, Oval, 2.01 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190325, Red Ruby, Oval, 2.01 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#190327, Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, 3.19 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique Mozambique - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Ruby
Colour : Pinkish Red
Item : #190327
Design : Oval
Origin : Mozambique
Certificate : Yes
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.19 Carats
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included
Size : 9.9X7.1X5.2mm
Price : PRICE ON REQUEST



#190327, Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, 3.19 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190327, Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, 3.19 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190327, Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, 3.19 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190327, Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, 3.19 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190327, Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, 3.19 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190327, Pinkish Red Ruby, Oval, 3.19 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#190328, Red Ruby, Square Cushion, 3.84 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Madagascar Madagascar - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Ruby
Colour : Red
Item : #190328
Design : Square Cushion
Origin : Madagascar
Certificate : Yes
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.84 Carats
Clarity : Slightly Included
Size : 8.7X8.7X5.7mm
Price : PRICE ON REQUEST



#190328, Red Ruby, Square Cushion, 3.84 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Madagascar ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190328, Red Ruby, Square Cushion, 3.84 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Madagascar ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190328, Red Ruby, Square Cushion, 3.84 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Madagascar ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190328, Red Ruby, Square Cushion, 3.84 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Madagascar ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#190329, Red Ruby, Rectangle Cushion, 3.06 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique Mozambique - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Ruby
Colour : Red
Item : #190329
Design : Rectangle Cushion
Origin : Mozambique
Certificate : Yes
Treatments : None
Weight : 3.06 Carats
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included
Size : 9.4X7.5X4.3mm
Price : PRICE ON REQUEST

Comments : This is a magnificent natural Mozambique ruby that represents just how amazing these rubies are from this location. The gem faces up nice and big and is cut in the classic rectangle cushion design and I think it would make an excellent stone for a signet ring. The gem is very clean and the colour is deep and glowing with a rich hue that makes it very clear why ruby is considered the King of Gemstones.

#190329, Red Ruby, Rectangle Cushion, 3.06 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190329, Red Ruby, Rectangle Cushion, 3.06 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190329, Red Ruby, Rectangle Cushion, 3.06 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190329, Red Ruby, Rectangle Cushion, 3.06 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190329, Red Ruby, Rectangle Cushion, 3.06 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190329, Red Ruby, Rectangle Cushion, 3.06 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#190330, Red Ruby, Square Cushion, 3.07 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique Mozambique - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Ruby
Colour : Red
Item : #190330
Design : Square Cushion
Origin : Mozambique
Certificate : Yes
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 3.07 Carats
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included
Size : 7.4X7.4X5.9mm
Price : PRICE ON REQUEST



#190330, Red Ruby, Square Cushion, 3.07 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190330, Red Ruby, Square Cushion, 3.07 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190330, Red Ruby, Square Cushion, 3.07 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190330, Red Ruby, Square Cushion, 3.07 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Mozambique ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

#190331, Red Ruby, Round, 1.03 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Burma Burma - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
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Stone : Ruby
Colour : Red
Item : #190331
Design : Round
Origin : Burma
Certificate : Yes
Treatments : Heated
Weight : 1.03 Carats
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included
Size : 5.9X5.9X3.8mm
Price : PRICE ON REQUEST



#190331, Red Ruby, Round, 1.03 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Burma ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190331, Red Ruby, Round, 1.03 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Burma ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190331, Red Ruby, Round, 1.03 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Burma ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia
#190331, Red Ruby, Round, 1.03 Carats, 13.16X13.11X10.41mm - A beautiful natural Burma ruby - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems - WWW.BESPOKE-GEMS.COM - Precision Gemcutting and Lapidary Services In Sydney Australia

 

 

 

 

 

 

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