Ruby’s hues vary from orangey-red to purplish-red and the presence of chromium is the trace element that causes the unparalleled ruby red colour. The most valuable colour is the “pigeon’s blood” variety which is a vibrant red without any orange or purple tint. Some rubies display the gemmological phenomenon called “asterism” where cabochon-cut stones have a whitish star on top of the dome. This is created by fine intersecting rutile needle inclusions. Please register or login to your trade account to access our trade prices.
- Stone Size (mm): 9.06x4.42x2.88
- Carat Weight (ct): 0.99
Use mild soapy water and a soft cloth to clean your jewellery
We use Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm and all items are insured for your peace of mind.
There is no delivery charge if you spend over £500 during an order. If your order is less than £500, a flat rate of £8.80 is applied to your order.
For International deliveries there is no delivery charge if you spend over £750, if your order is less, a flat rate of £15 is applied.
Please read more here.
When buying gemstones we recognise the importance of being able to reassure our customers about the quality of those items. An increasing number of gemstones and diamonds have been artificially enhanced or synthesised in a laboratory. Whilst some processes are legitimate, any enhancement or treatment should be disclosed to the customer at the point of sale.
Holts Lapidary Guarantee
Holts Lapidary have been buying and selling gemstones for over 70 years.
We have a team of qualified gemmologists on-hand to examine and inspect every gemstone. Each team member is either qualified by the Gemmological Association of Great Britain or the Gemmological Institute of America. We have our own in-house, fully equipped gemmological laboratory that our gemmologiists use to undertake all tests required. We do also have associated laboratories to undertake further tests if required. Each piece is examined under magnification and where necessary has undergone more rigurous testing in our in-house laboratory.
This means that every gemstone supplied (loose or in an item of jewellery) has undergone a strict process of inspection and testing. We put our name and reputation on everything we supply, knowing that we have taken meticulous care with the process of testing. Our 70 years reputation is underpinned by you being able to trust Holts Lapidary level of care taken and the duty to their customers.
Where requested by you, we can also supply the following:
Test Certificate for your
Gemstone
This includes information such as:
The identity of the gemstoneIs it natural or syntheticHas the gemstone been filled/dyedThe technical specification of the gemstone (dimensions, cut, clarity and colour), weight, condition, method of manufacture (if a jewellery item), size, valuation amount (based on current market value to re-make)
Our Team
Our vast experience guarantees to you that our staff can advise you on almost any gemstone or rough gemstone/mineral material from the most recognised stones through to the more rare/unusual.
Our craftsmen and women take great pride in their work and are highly skilled at what they do. You will only receive your jewellery once it has been fully approved by our team of gemmologists.
We are members of:
the NAJ (National Association of Jewellers)The Guild of Master CraftsmenGEM-A (the Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
We will not try to sell you something just because we stock it. Holts Lapidary is a knowledge resource and we will help you find/source what you want, within your budget.
Our customer service is second to none. We will always go above and beyond to help you if we can.
Product Imagery
We take every care to depict our jewellery and gemstones as accurately as possible through imagery online, however colour will vary per device and screen resolution.
Images may also appear smaller or larger than their actual size in order for you to see the entire product or to see the item in better detail.
We optimise our photography for apple devices as standard.
Ruby’s hues vary from orangey-red to purplish-red and the presence of chromium is the trace element that causes the unparalleled ruby red colour. The most valuable colour is the “pigeon’s blood” variety which is a vibrant red without any orange or purple tint. Some rubies display the gemmological phenomenon called “asterism” where cabochon-cut stones have a whitish star on top of the dome. This is created by fine intersecting rutile needle inclusions. Please register or login to your trade account to access our trade prices.
- Stone Size (mm): 9.06x4.42x2.88
- Carat Weight (ct): 0.99
Use mild soapy water and a soft cloth to clean your jewellery
We use Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm and all items are insured for your peace of mind.
There is no delivery charge if you spend over £500 during an order. If your order is less than £500, a flat rate of £8.80 is applied to your order.
For International deliveries there is no delivery charge if you spend over £750, if your order is less, a flat rate of £15 is applied.
Please read more here.
When buying gemstones we recognise the importance of being able to reassure our customers about the quality of those items. An increasing number of gemstones and diamonds have been artificially enhanced or synthesised in a laboratory. Whilst some processes are legitimate, any enhancement or treatment should be disclosed to the customer at the point of sale.
Holts Lapidary Guarantee
Holts Lapidary have been buying and selling gemstones for over 70 years.
We have a team of qualified gemmologists on-hand to examine and inspect every gemstone. Each team member is either qualified by the Gemmological Association of Great Britain or the Gemmological Institute of America. We have our own in-house, fully equipped gemmological laboratory that our gemmologiists use to undertake all tests required. We do also have associated laboratories to undertake further tests if required. Each piece is examined under magnification and where necessary has undergone more rigurous testing in our in-house laboratory.
This means that every gemstone supplied (loose or in an item of jewellery) has undergone a strict process of inspection and testing. We put our name and reputation on everything we supply, knowing that we have taken meticulous care with the process of testing. Our 70 years reputation is underpinned by you being able to trust Holts Lapidary level of care taken and the duty to their customers.
Where requested by you, we can also supply the following:
Test Certificate for your
Gemstone
This includes information such as:
The identity of the gemstoneIs it natural or syntheticHas the gemstone been filled/dyedThe technical specification of the gemstone (dimensions, cut, clarity and colour), weight, condition, method of manufacture (if a jewellery item), size, valuation amount (based on current market value to re-make)
Our Team
Our vast experience guarantees to you that our staff can advise you on almost any gemstone or rough gemstone/mineral material from the most recognised stones through to the more rare/unusual.
Our craftsmen and women take great pride in their work and are highly skilled at what they do. You will only receive your jewellery once it has been fully approved by our team of gemmologists.
We are members of:
the NAJ (National Association of Jewellers)The Guild of Master CraftsmenGEM-A (the Gemmological Association of Great Britain)
We will not try to sell you something just because we stock it. Holts Lapidary is a knowledge resource and we will help you find/source what you want, within your budget.
Our customer service is second to none. We will always go above and beyond to help you if we can.
Product Imagery
We take every care to depict our jewellery and gemstones as accurately as possible through imagery online, however colour will vary per device and screen resolution.
Images may also appear smaller or larger than their actual size in order for you to see the entire product or to see the item in better detail.
We optimise our photography for apple devices as standard.
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Online gift cards available
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Why Shop at Holts Lapidary?
"First time our company has worked with Holts [Gems] on a very specific commission and we had fantastic communication throughout the process and a wonderful finished product. Roger Dunkin was extremely helpful & knowledgeable and a pleasure to do business with."
ANTHONY PAUL JEWELLERS, AUGUST 2018
"We needed to find a specialist company to work on a very expensive conch pearl and Holts rose to the challenge. Their expertise and skilled craftsmen gave us confidence they were the best people for the job. Well done and thank you!"
SARAH HO JEWELLERY, FEBRUARY 2019
"So many beautiful gems! Great team, lovely people and super-helpful. Have come back many times. Not cheap, but amazing quality, knowledge and craftsmanship. Good bargains to be found inside. Definitely worth a visit."
SASHA, JUNE 2018
"5 stars! My company has been working with Holts [Gems] for over 5 years and in that time they have consistently delivered an outstanding quality of work, supplying us with a range of bespoke cut stones. The service is friendly and professional and each job is given care and attention, no matter how small an order. I would highly recommend Holts [Gems] as a company who can deliver quality craftsmanship on time and to bespoke specifications."
MHAIRI FROM AOSDÀNA (ISLE OF IONA) - DECEMBER, 2018
"Great team of friendly and knowledgable staff and selection of quality gem stones. I went to these guys on recommendation for stone cutting and Jan who I met was very helpful, he did a great job with the rough Opals, they look amazing and I can’t wait to use them in some new pieces! I’ll be back soon!"
TEGEN JEWELLERY, AUGUST 2018