Not Rubies… These Red Stones Are Worth More Than Gold

When people think of valuable red gemstones, they usually think of Ruby. But some of the most fascinating red stones on Earth are not Rubies at all. In this PRO GEMS documentary, we count down 10 incredible red gemstones—from beautiful and affordable Red Jasper and Carnelian to rare collector treasures such as Red Spinel, Rubellite Tourmaline, Painite, Musgravite, Red Diamond, and Red Beryl. Some of these red gemstones sell for only a few dollars per carat. Others can reach thousands, tens of thousands, or even extraordinary prices per carat. But value isn't determined by color alone. We explore the geology, formation, rarity, history, appearance, and market value behind each stone. You'll discover how iron, unusual crystal chemistry, pegmatites, and even deformation deep within the Earth's crust can create some of the most remarkable red gemstones ever found. Whether you're interested in geology, mineral collecting, rock hunting, prospecting, rare gemstones, lapidary work, or the hidden treasures of Earth, this video takes you from familiar red stones to some of the rarest gem materials known to collectors. Featured Gemstones Red Jasper Carnelian Red Zircon Red Spinel Rubellite Tourmaline Red Diamond Painite Musgravite Rhodolite Garnet Red Beryl Which red gemstone surprised you the most? Comment below and subscribe to PRO GEMS for more rare gemstones, valuable minerals, geology documentaries, prospecting knowledge, and the hidden treasures of our planet. 00:00 These Red Stones Are Worth More Than Gold 00:24 #10 Red Jasper 01:40 #9 Carnelian 03:02 #8 Red Zircon 04:28 #7 Red Spinel 06:02 #6 Rubellite Tourmaline 07:38 #5 Red Diamond 09:20 #4 Painite 11:08 #3 Musgravite 12:50 #2 Rhodolite Garnet 14:22 #1 Red Beryl 16:45 Final Thoughts 17:25 Subscribe to PRO GEMS #RedGemstones #RareGemstones #Gemstones #Geology #RareGems #Minerals #RockHunting #Prospecting #EarthScience #USA