Purplish Red Ruby Collection
Purplish red is the most common high-quality ruby color, and that's not a bad thing at all. That hint of purple adds depth and complexity to the red, giving it a richness that pure reds sometimes lack. Think deep crimson with a violet flash. We source our rubies from partner mines in Mozambique, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and beyond. Direct, no middlemen. For buyers, purplish red rubies offer excellent value compared to pure pigeon blood reds, which command astronomical premiums. The key is finding stones where the purple enhances rather than dominates. The best ones look red face-up with a subtle purple glow. Browse our current selection below.
Purplish Red Ruby: Depth and Drama in Corundum
While the market fixates on pigeon blood reds, connoisseurs know that a fine purplish red ruby possesses depth and complexity that pure red stones cannot match. The subtle purple secondary hue adds richness, dimension, and an almost velvety quality. Our collection of 5 purplish red rubies offers this sophisticated color profile.
Chromatic Character
Ruby is colored by chromium. When iron accompanies chromium, a purple modifier emerges, characteristic of many Sri Lankan rubies. Under different lighting, these rubies shift between warm cranberry reds and deeper wine-like tones.
Hardness and Durability
Corundum at 9 Mohs, second only to diamond. Outstanding for engagement rings and daily-wear pieces.
Value Proposition
Purplish red rubies deliver intense color and genuine ruby beauty at a more accessible price point than pure pigeon blood red.
The JOALYS Difference
Sourced directly from the mine. GIA-trained gemologist evaluation. Insured express shipping worldwide, sealed packaging, 14-day money-back guarantee.