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Bars and rings trade at a premium to the world price at gold and jewellery shops across the country, where bullion emblazoned with dragons is sold alongside ornate goldware inlaid with pearls and rubies.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

He says we will see brightly coloured gemstones like rubies, emeralds, and sapphires take the spotlight and "a lot of asymmetrical designs and chunky, unconventional shapes".

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2024

It contains just under 400 diamonds, rubies and sapphires and is set onto yellow gold, with a total karat weight of approximately 6 carats.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2024

The numbers of diamonds, sapphires, rubies and other stones cover a host of significant stats.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2024

Glossy sugared hawthorne berries, like rubies on a stick, made Minli’s mouth water.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin