Ruby

Ruby
A precious stone that is sought after for its rich color and beautiful luster.
Information
Source	Ruby Node Gem Node Fishing Panning
Sell Price	data-sort-value="250 ">250g
Gemologist Profession (+30% Sell Price)	data-sort-value="325 ">325g

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|keywords=Stardew Valley Wiki, Stardew Valley, Ruby, gift |site_name=Stardew Valley Wiki |type=article |title=Ruby - Stardew Valley Wiki }} The Ruby is a Mineral that can be found in Ruby Nodes and Gem Nodes in the Mines (floors 80+), by panning, in Fishing Treasure Chests, or received as a gift at the Feast of the Winter Star. It may also occasionally be found in a Garbage Can after the player has reached the bottom of the mines. The Desert Trader in the Calico Desert will trade one Spicy Eel for one Ruby.

Bundles

Ruby is one of the options for the Treasure Hunter's Bundle in the Boiler Room (Remixed).

Forging

Ruby can be used at the Forge to increase the damage of a melee weapon.

Recipes

Ruby is not used in any recipes.

Tailoring

Ruby is used in the spool of the Sewing Machine with Cloth in the feed to create a Shirt. It is a red dye when used in the spool of the Sewing Machine with a dyeable clothing item in the feed. It can be placed in the red dye pot at Emily's and Haley's house, 2 Willow Lane, for use in dyeing.

Quests

• The Ruby may be randomly requested during any season at the "Help Wanted" board outside Pierre's General Store for a reward of data-sort-value="750">750g and 150 Friendship points. The ruby will never be requested until you have reached level 80+ of The Mines.
• Ruby will be requested by Emily as part of the "Rock Rejuvenation" quest at the Special Orders board outside Mayor Lewis's house.
• May be used in the Gem Birds puzzle on Ginger Island.

History

• 1.4: Can now be used in Tailoring.
• 1.5: Can be requested in a Special Order quest. Can now be used in Forging. Also used in Gem Birds puzzle.