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.
In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt[]
Ruby | |
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![]() Used to craft gear and items. | |
Description | |
Inventory/slot |
Alchemy and crafting |
Category |
Magic item |
Type |
Crafting component |
Source |
Loot / Purchase / Dismantling |
Base price |
200 |
Price to buy |
712 – 1376 |
Price to sell |
70 – 145 |
Weight |
0 |
Dismantling | |
Components |
2x Ruby dust |
Rubies can be obtained by dismantling flawless rubies or jewelery like gold ruby rings. They can also be used to craft the following swords:
See also[]
In The Witcher computer game[]
Ruby | |
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![]() Ruby | |
Description | |
Type |
Gem |
Source |
Salamandra corpses, sometimes |
Price to buy |
80 ![]() |
Price to sell |
40 ![]() |
ID |
it_gem_003
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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?
- or perhaps a ring with a ruby?
- or a necklace?
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