Ruby

A ruby is a pink to blood-red gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). The red colour is caused mainly by the presence of the element chromium. Its name comes from ruber, Latin for red. Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires. The ruby is considered one of the four precious stones, together with the sapphire, the emerald, and the diamond.

Prices of rubies are primarily determined by colour. The brightest and most valuable "red" called pigeon blood-red, commands a huge premium over other rubies of similar quality. After colour follows clarity: similar to diamonds, a clear stone will command a premium, but a ruby without any needle-like rutile inclusions will indicate that the stone has been treated. Cut and carat (size) also determine the price.

Rubies can be obtained by dismantling flawless rubies or jewelery like gold ruby rings. They can also be used to craft the following swords:
 * Feline silver sword - superior
 * Feline steel sword - superior
 * Harpy

The druids in the swamp cemetery require some rubies for their Green March. They will exchange one for three (3) White Raffard's decoctions.

Other rubies

 * Are you looking for the gem or the drop of the Lady of the Lake's blood?
 * Quest Items Ladys ruby.png the Lady of the Lake's ruby


 * or perhaps a ring with a ruby?
 * Rings Silver ruby.png Silver ruby ring
 * Rings Silver ruby signet.png Silver ruby signet ring
 * Rings Gold ruby signet.png Gold ruby signet ring


 * or a necklace?
 * Necklace Gold ruby.png Gold and ruby necklace

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