Best Red Gemstones

Bold red stones led by ruby and garnet, compared for color and durability.

1. Ruby · Mohs 9 · $100 to $5,000/ct. A symbol of passion, vitality, and protection. Fine ruby is among the most valuable colored gemstones per…
2. Spinel · Mohs 8 · $50 to $1,500/ct. Long mistaken for ruby in royal jewels, spinel is associated with energy, renewal, and vitality.
3. Red Beryl · Mohs 7.75 · $2,000 to $10,000/ct. An extremely rare red member of the beryl family found mainly in Utah. Its scarcity has long made it a…
4. Garnet · Mohs 7 · $10 to $300/ct. A stone of energy, devotion, and protection on journeys, worn for centuries as a talisman.
5. Mookaite · Mohs 7 · $3 to $40/ct. An Australian jasper in earthy reds, mustards, and creams. Folklore ties it to vitality, grounding, and a…
6. Coral · Mohs 3.5 · $5 to $200/ct. An organic gem formed by marine polyps, long worn as a protective talisman tied to vitality and life energy.

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