I had a breathtaking ruby that fluoresced in sunlight. Set in a ring, I would moved or place my hand without pre-thought, and was struck each time with the unbelievable color flash that almost stopped me in my tracks. My beloved late husband bought it for me, and could not have chosen anything that would be a more enduring source of delight for me. It was a pure deep (not dark) true red, cut in a slightly oval cut, and I cannot imagine any other inanimate object I could enjoy more. Value? Haven’t a real clue. It was bought in Thailand, if he knew the origin location I never heard about it. Some things are beyond price or the need to boast. Thanks for your work
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Rubies are hands down my favorite stones. I have a small one and I enjoy it. Love to look at the ones I can't afford as well. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Finally, someone has given great information on my favorite, sometimes forgotten, gemstone my birthstone, rubies. I bought my ruby earrings and ruby ring from the Bahamas which my hubby purchased an upgrade on my earrings just recently since he lost my ruby pair earrings he purchased on our honeymoon, 21 years ago. I love my upgraded ruby earrings with halo diamonds around it~ It makes me feel like a princess 👸~❤
I like your teaching style. Some people praise RUclips for fast talkers but I like something a little slower. To give the viewer a chance to think, especially when getting so much new information. Thanks ❤
ive been researching gemstones for fun and learning about the intricacies is really astounding. im a bit overwhelmed with the amount of information to learn but also excited. thanks for the video
Me as well… I started a search for a ‘Decent’ natural ruby for a birthstone ring about 8, Eight! Years ago. 😞 OMG, the stuff I have learned about rubies. I now wish I was born in another Month! 🤦🏻♀️
My husband and I celebrated our 40th Valentine Wedding Anniversary this year. He gave me the most beautiful ruby surrounded by diamonds. It was beautiful but I didn't ask details. Oh my goodness I have a beautiful fluoresced stone too, it does flash with light, like my heart does for him every time our eyes meet. Together 17,500 days if only we could have 17,500 more.
Thank you for the video. Rubies have it all. They are hard and durable enough for daily wear. Wonderful glowing red color, good sparkle, and I can't think of a more romantic center stone for an engagement ring. If the price for quality natural stones is too high then there are lab grown rubies with perfect color, clarity, and cut that are very affordable. Didn't know about the tabular crystallization habit so I learned something new. Would love to watch a video on synthetic corundum and emerald.
Thank you. Very informative. My birthstone is ruby, and I have bought Garnett by accident. It’s not that bigger a problem as the ring is still pretty. Now I know what to look for
Just BEWARE of glass filled junk. They will take ruby, near waste product, super-heat it, add red glass and VOILA! They now have sparkly “Burma Ruby” that no longer has its original crystal structure, has added carat weight in Glass 😟, and they are not mohs #9 hard anymore… And it is VERY hard for people to catch this. This has actually Inflated the price of a good, natural, GIA lab inspected ruby or sapphire. 😭. This has negatively affected the retail buying power of common-folks like me who simply want a decent 1.5 or 2 Carat Birthstone ring.
Corundum is a family of gemstones, 9 value of hardness in the Mohs scale (way of measurement of gemstones). Like morganites, emeralds, and aquamarines are Beryls, also another family, 7.5 Mohs. Rubies are beautiful, indeed. 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for the video, there is a Madagascar Ruby I really want for my birthday! I'm really excited and I hope I get it. Ruby is my favorite type of gem!! 😁❤
@@k.hendrickson8735 if the color falls too pale, they aren’t considered emerald anymore but green beryl. I like seeing translucency and inclusions in emeralds.
I love the hunt. Thanks for the info. I could have used you a couple thousand dollars ago. Haha you live and learn. I jumped on every opportunity in america I could. The chase now is stones in settings.
I love rubies and have it and diamonds in my engagement ring. Interesting that rubies used to be the birthstone for many months including December which is my birth month.
Andrew, thank you to bring us this lovely video, very clear message and informative for Ruby gemstone , looking forward for your next ruby video if you have time. all the best ! thanks
Regarding the "trust" aspect... I'd be interested in hearing your perspective on small, independent jewellers versus some of the larger jewellery chains or franchises. (Personally I always tend to trust jewellers more if they do custom pieces; then I know I'm dealing with a crafts-person and not just a re-seller - but I'm sure that's not always completely reliable.)
@@YourAverageJeweler I actually have a great local jeweller - and she's not even that expensive for custom pieces compared to off-the-rack factory-made jewellery. She makes most of her income from factory-made jewellery, but she seems to love commissions and is great at saying "okay, so that's what you want. Now, THIS is actually what you should have!" Because a good designer, architect or jeweller should not just give the customer what they want, but suggest what they didn't realise they wanted/needed. But clearly I need to watch more of your back catalogue of videos. Even the information I don't *need* is interesting and good infotainment. Your videos make for good company over morning coffee.
Just finding this now. I inherited a large “ruby” ring my grandmother wore everyday. The stone was put in the setting in the ‘50s probably. We always assumed it was fake- a high quality plastic of sorts. Having started on a gem/crystal interest myself now, I returned to it. First thing I did was put it under UV. It glows something fantastic. Imagine my surprise! My question, though, is can lab tests determine a lab created vs real ruby? Do they carbon date, I guess I’m saying? And rubies are up there on the hardness scale, but would it be possible to still have visible scratches? That’s why I thought it was fake in the first place (maybe it’s just 70 years of wear and tear!?) How much do those lab tests cost? I’m so nervous leaving it with someone I don’t know. 😬. But If it is a real one, I’m now thinking my insurance needs to be updated. It really is quite large - flat and unusual shaped- and is also set with (her) previous wedding diamonds. Thanks!
haha i had no idea rubies are like, so related to sapphires. steven universe makes more sense now! also, i was really hoping to get a clear answer on pricing! i’m really interested in how rubies are priced
People spend a lifetime on that topic. As stones get nicer, the subtle and nuanced things that contribute to price are harder to determine. Also, determining how much treatment they have been through, in addition to the other factors...it's complicated to say the least. I can give you basics, but you really need to spend time with a lot of different stones before understanding how to value them. With time and experience, everything becomes more clear. thanks for watching and best of luck.
In the mid-sixties I found a ring in a river in the UK. It is 9ct yellow gold with a cabochon red stone in my mother always told me was a Garnet. Anyway in 1997 I gave it to my new wife as a wedding ring because she found it in my old box and loved it. About 1999-2000 I had a jeweller take a look at it and he was shocked. He said you realise what this is?! It’s a flawless Ruby! I was like WTF! He said this has zero inclusions BUT Rubies were the first stones to be grown in labs so MAYBE it not natural. I said it’s from the 60’s and he said even then they could do that. I couldn’t believe a flawless Ruby would be in 9ct gold so was sceptical. Another Jeweller confirmed the stone was Ruby but said he would have to take it out of the ring to be sure if it is lab grown or natural 🤷🏼♂️. I didn’t let him. Can you throw any light on this?
You almost have to search for synthetic rubies because atleast you know it’s less likely to be faked. there’s soo many tricks that people play with rubies. Red Garnet is another great stone to look into
Nice, i just order thru a well know source a nice buddha beads. Crystal clear citrine and a large ruby guru bead. Have not received it but the pictures show me that the light passes thru with the flash. No shiny parts, and the lab report shows no treatment. My first ruby since my class ring. When i get it, do i look out for the same as my jade peices? Awsome video.
Learned a couple new things about my favorite gemstone. Didn't know about the crystal shape, sometimes absent fluorescence and lead glass filling. I really enjoy synthetic rubies because I can get them, big, clean and with rich color saturation. Flame fusion ones fluoresce like a car tail light making them very glowy in strong light. One of my favorite rings is a big transparent lab star ruby. It's very red and has a reflection of the star so I see a white star and a red star.
I inherited some rubies from my godmother. That I have had for every 15 years. And I didn't even realize. What they was until now. I have had them authenticated that they are Ruby's 1.7 and .58 Very beautiful My fiancé passed away last year and it was actually his Birthstone And I'm needing the money. I want to get them appraised first.
Hi I have a 3 ct Ruby from Burma set on an antique gold. It's an antique piece from my great grandma. It's a pendant though. If you're interested pls let me know. Thanks!
New subscriber here and I was going to ask if the ring i have with ruby’s in would fluoresced under a uv black light, it really turned them bright red and was this right or is it garnets? Loved the video and will be watching your other videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 👍👍👏👏💖💖
Dear Average Jeweler: I have met several jeweler’s near me who I like, and can trust. They are family owned businesses. MY problem is the HIGH Retail markup. Can I negotiate with retailers on their pricey jewelry and gemstones?
Woow one of best Explanation! as sapphire specialist you pick most of the important tips to discuss and everything well detailed i guess muzambic is producing larger quantities of Rubys recently very pretty as good as burma I would prefer calling Padhaprcha as king sapphire because its more expensive than ruby what you think of that ? plz correct me if am wrong 😅 by the way cheers and good luck for future videos
Thanks for sharing another fabulous, educational video. A question, if you don't mind. I am a collector of gemstones and have some fabulous pieces in my collection. Would like to sell them now. But need a buyer that can really appreciate good stones. Need your guidance on it. Thanks
Excellent video thank you. I have natural unheated ruby from 1 to over 15 carats. Ruby is a stunning gem and does command serious prices. For me lead glass or any other treatment such as diffusion (apart from heat treatment) should be classed as synthetic.
I've been in the market for a pretty ruby, most are way over my budget. My question is, can they heat a darker pink sapphire making it look red, and selling it as a ruby? Just a note, I was able to buy an emerald after watching your last video. Not sure of its treatments but it is pretty. Hunting for that beautiful ruby. Lots of good info, thank you
Heat treatment alone is usually not enough to change a pink sapphire to a ruby. Heat treatment more often evens out the color. You would need to add something(like a dye) in most cases. Nice ruby(especially natural) will be pricey. Best of luck, and i'm glad you have been learning here!
There are several treatments today now being used. There are several types of diffusion, irradiation, hydrothermal techniques. Many lower the value. Putting lipstick on a pig... There are many reputable Co's on Facebook, Etsy yes even Ebay. They're a platform like the gem markets in streets of Bangkok etc. You have to be careful. Anywhere. I deal w CeylonBluestone/ Gemalliance/Glorious85. I have other personal contacts. Good prices. They won't deal w gen public. Youre not getting gen Ruby right now for less than $800/ ct the larger the stone the higher the pr ct price. (1ct =$800+ pr/ct. But a 3 ct stone will be $2400+ pr/ct etc) If its $29/ct rediculously low price, its synthetic, lab. AdirondackJewels NY. Hand crafted Custom Jeweler.
Who owns red ruby stones of high quality, natural, unprocessed, originating in Mozambique, so how is a good way to design and sell them, which places are better for sale and the way of sale?
Hi Andrew, I have a few rubies that were acquired in Mogok, Myanmar. Those stones came with lab reports from a certified Gemologist from the Mogok area, and he graded those stone as pigeons blood red rubies from Mogok area and with no indication of heat treatment. Bases on my understanding, his criteria is kind of Mogok local criteria, and he only gives stone with very strong saturation the color grading of pigeons blood red, a stricter criteria than the GRS bases on my understanding. I wonder how gemologists here in the US view lab reports from Mogok area? Shall I get them re-appraised by a gemologist in the US or some institution like GIA? Thank you
I had a breathtaking ruby that fluoresced in sunlight. Set in a ring, I would moved or place my hand without pre-thought, and was struck each time with the unbelievable color flash that almost stopped me in my tracks. My beloved late husband bought it for me, and could not have chosen anything that would be a more enduring source of delight for me. It was a pure deep (not dark) true red, cut in a slightly oval cut, and I cannot imagine any other inanimate object I could enjoy more. Value? Haven’t a real clue. It was bought in Thailand, if he knew the origin location I never heard about it. Some things are beyond price or the need to boast. Thanks for your work
Thank you for sharing!
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I had went gem mining two weeks ago. I was able to find 4-6 rubies in North Carolina. They may be small, but I will find a Bigger one!
I have 158.95 ct rough from Pakistan
I have a beautiful ruby ring. My mom called the color, Pigeons Blood. It is gorgeous! We went to a jeweler and had a beautiful ring made.
My mom's name is "Ruby." I'm going to send this to her.
Tell your mom ruby is 15 and 40 wedding anniversary too .
Own a pair of 1ct Burma Ruby earrings my wife bought me for our first anniversary! Amazing.
I got ruby for Valentine and for my 15 wedding anniversary because ruby is 15 and 40 wedding anniversary too
Rubies are hands down my favorite stones. I have a small one and I enjoy it. Love to look at the ones I can't afford as well. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
i was shocked to learn that rubies refractive index and dispersion are super low
Ruby stones are my favorites stone.These days it's so dard to finds genuine Rybies.
Finally, someone has given great information on my favorite, sometimes forgotten, gemstone my birthstone, rubies. I bought my ruby earrings and ruby ring from the Bahamas which my hubby purchased an upgrade on my earrings just recently since he lost my ruby pair earrings he purchased on our honeymoon, 21 years ago. I love my upgraded ruby earrings with halo diamonds around it~ It makes me feel like a princess 👸~❤
You do a great job and a great service to anyone even the least bit interested in gemstones.
Thank you for taking the mystery out of what happens from beginning to end! Brillant!!!
I love me some wed wubbies. I have a few pieces. Thank you for educating us.
I like your teaching style. Some people praise RUclips for fast talkers but I like something a little slower. To give the viewer a chance to think, especially when getting so much new information. Thanks ❤
I bought an unheated Mozambique ruby with a lab report, its the prettiest ruby ive seen. btw great video
Did you buy the gem loose or facetted? I bet its beautiful
@@knighthunteroiyes it was faceted with an emerald cut
Thank you so much for a crystal clear Flawless quality Video !! I am subscribing!! I am learning Jewelry!
ive been researching gemstones for fun and learning about the intricacies is really astounding. im a bit overwhelmed with the amount of information to learn but also excited. thanks for the video
Me as well… I started a search for a ‘Decent’ natural ruby for a birthstone ring about 8, Eight! Years ago. 😞
OMG, the stuff I have learned about rubies. I now wish I was born in another Month! 🤦🏻♀️
@@k.hendrickson8735I have natural ruby
Thank you, your video was very informative. I am waiting for your next video😊
My husband and I celebrated our 40th Valentine Wedding Anniversary this year. He gave me the most beautiful ruby surrounded by diamonds. It was beautiful but I didn't ask details. Oh my goodness I have a beautiful fluoresced stone too, it does flash with light, like my heart does for him every time our eyes meet. Together 17,500 days if only we could have 17,500 more.
Thank you for the video. Rubies have it all. They are hard and durable enough for daily wear. Wonderful glowing red color, good sparkle, and I can't think of a more romantic center stone for an engagement ring. If the price for quality natural stones is too high then there are lab grown rubies with perfect color, clarity, and cut that are very affordable. Didn't know about the tabular crystallization habit so I learned something new. Would love to watch a video on synthetic corundum and emerald.
Lab grown rubies: Meh. 😒
As a gems dealer, I believe you have covered all the aspects.
Can I have Ur contact
Thank you. Very informative. My birthstone is ruby, and I have bought Garnett by accident. It’s not that bigger a problem as the ring is still pretty. Now I know what to look for
Just BEWARE of glass filled junk. They will take ruby, near waste product, super-heat it, add red glass and VOILA! They now have sparkly “Burma Ruby” that no longer has its original crystal structure, has added carat weight in Glass 😟, and they are not mohs #9 hard anymore… And it is VERY hard for people to catch this. This has actually Inflated the price of a good, natural, GIA lab inspected ruby or sapphire. 😭. This has negatively affected the retail buying power of common-folks like me who simply want a decent 1.5 or 2 Carat Birthstone ring.
Generally, rubies are a pinky-red.
Garnets are a brownish-red.
Corundum is a family of gemstones, 9 value of hardness in the Mohs scale (way of measurement of gemstones). Like morganites, emeralds, and aquamarines are Beryls, also another family, 7.5 Mohs. Rubies are beautiful, indeed. 🙏🏻
Thank you so much for the video, there is a Madagascar Ruby I really want for my birthday! I'm really excited and I hope I get it. Ruby is my favorite type of gem!!
😁❤
Great very informative video. Learned a lot! Thank you for taking the time
Nice vibe Andrew!! Thank u for ur time and great video!🌻
My pleasure!!
💕 love the color of ruby. I named my dog after this precious 💕 stone ruby.
I have a few Ruby one from my grandfather
I like the mysteriousness about Ruby, sapphire and emerald. I like emerald most!
Plus, good to know that the cromium colors the ruby red.
I also like those colored gemstones. Emeralds are my favorite of the 3. I love the character of emeralds.
Chromium.
I ❤️ Rubies.
But have to say, love those paler, slightly teal-blue emeralds… don’t know why, they are not the ideal, I know- Just love the odd colors.
@@k.hendrickson8735 if the color falls too pale, they aren’t considered emerald anymore but green beryl. I like seeing translucency and inclusions in emeralds.
I liked the ruby red slippers but it was the Emerald City that won my heart. ❤
Ruby is my birthstone. love rubies.
I love the hunt. Thanks for the info. I could have used you a couple thousand dollars ago. Haha you live and learn. I jumped on every opportunity in america I could. The chase now is stones in settings.
Excellent and well thought out guide, thanks !
I love rubies and have it and diamonds in my engagement ring. Interesting that rubies used to be the birthstone for many months including December which is my birth month.
What an excellent explanation by an above-average jeweler! Good work!
Beautifully done. Congratulations on a fine video.
Andrew, Thank you for sharing such great information and your own knowledge, I appreciate it and have learned so much from you.
I always appreciate that feedback! thank you.
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U are amazingly explain Ruby
Andrew, thank you to bring us this lovely video, very clear message and informative for Ruby gemstone , looking forward for your next ruby video if you have time. all the best ! thanks
Thank you!
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My favourite Gemstone rubys.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
One of the best Ruby s video !
Wow you are very knowledgeable and informative. Thanks
To me, the most important information you give concerns the treatment of the gems and the considerations and questions to ask on purchasing a stone.
That’s the BIGGEST thing I agave learned about rubies - treatments. 😤
Thanks for the episode ....
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Regarding the "trust" aspect...
I'd be interested in hearing your perspective on small, independent jewellers versus some of the larger jewellery chains or franchises.
(Personally I always tend to trust jewellers more if they do custom pieces; then I know I'm dealing with a crafts-person and not just a re-seller - but I'm sure that's not always completely reliable.)
I did make a video a while back about finding a good jeweler. you may find something there helpful.
@@YourAverageJeweler I actually have a great local jeweller - and she's not even that expensive for custom pieces compared to off-the-rack factory-made jewellery. She makes most of her income from factory-made jewellery, but she seems to love commissions and is great at saying "okay, so that's what you want. Now, THIS is actually what you should have!" Because a good designer, architect or jeweller should not just give the customer what they want, but suggest what they didn't realise they wanted/needed.
But clearly I need to watch more of your back catalogue of videos. Even the information I don't *need* is interesting and good infotainment. Your videos make for good company over morning coffee.
Can make a buyers guide for lab-grown rubies and emeralds?
Just finding this now. I inherited a large “ruby” ring my grandmother wore everyday. The stone was put in the setting in the ‘50s probably. We always assumed it was fake- a high quality plastic of sorts. Having started on a gem/crystal interest myself now, I returned to it. First thing I did was put it under UV. It glows something fantastic. Imagine my surprise! My question, though, is can lab tests determine a lab created vs real ruby? Do they carbon date, I guess I’m saying? And rubies are up there on the hardness scale, but would it be possible to still have visible scratches? That’s why I thought it was fake in the first place (maybe it’s just 70 years of wear and tear!?) How much do those lab tests cost? I’m so nervous leaving it with someone I don’t know. 😬. But If it is a real one, I’m now thinking my insurance needs to be updated. It really is quite large - flat and unusual shaped- and is also set with (her) previous wedding diamonds. Thanks!
Send it to GIA labs for a reputable, proper evaluation.
Rubies aren't made from carbon. They're transparent aluminum stained by chromium I think.
thank you for passing on your knowledge in away that anybody could pick it up
haha i had no idea rubies are like, so related to sapphires. steven universe makes more sense now! also, i was really hoping to get a clear answer on pricing! i’m really interested in how rubies are priced
People spend a lifetime on that topic. As stones get nicer, the subtle and nuanced things that contribute to price are harder to determine. Also, determining how much treatment they have been through, in addition to the other factors...it's complicated to say the least. I can give you basics, but you really need to spend time with a lot of different stones before understanding how to value them. With time and experience, everything becomes more clear. thanks for watching and best of luck.
Stone of the kings. .👑👍
That turned out t be Spinel in many cases The famous Ruby in the English Crown jewels is a Spinel
Love your content, I can tell you put a lot of effort in. Keep it up and the subscribers will grow!
Yeah, it's true most of the rubies are treated. It was easy for me to buy multiple untreated blue sapphire than one untreated ruby.
Such good explanations! Really appreciate you doing these videos.. wish there are jewellers like you in my place..
Glad you like them!
It would be nice if you would do a video on Peridot.
It is under August birthstone. Best of luck.
In the mid-sixties I found a ring in a river in the UK. It is 9ct yellow gold with a cabochon red stone in my mother always told me was a Garnet. Anyway in 1997 I gave it to my new wife as a wedding ring because she found it in my old box and loved it.
About 1999-2000 I had a jeweller take a look at it and he was shocked. He said you realise what this is?! It’s a flawless Ruby! I was like WTF! He said this has zero inclusions BUT Rubies were the first stones to be grown in labs so MAYBE it not natural. I said it’s from the 60’s and he said even then they could do that.
I couldn’t believe a flawless Ruby would be in 9ct gold so was sceptical. Another Jeweller confirmed the stone was Ruby but said he would have to take it out of the ring to be sure if it is lab grown or natural 🤷🏼♂️. I didn’t let him.
Can you throw any light on this?
if in your horoscope sun has lordship of any benefic house but is weak to give results(in degrees 0-5, 24- 60 ) then you may opt for ruby.
You almost have to search for synthetic rubies because atleast you know it’s less likely to be faked. there’s soo many tricks that people play with rubies. Red Garnet is another great stone to look into
Nice, i just order thru a well know source a nice buddha beads. Crystal clear citrine and a large ruby guru bead. Have not received it but the pictures show me that the light passes thru with the flash. No shiny parts, and the lab report shows no treatment. My first ruby since my class ring. When i get it, do i look out for the same as my jade peices? Awsome video.
Learned a couple new things about my favorite gemstone. Didn't know about the crystal shape, sometimes absent fluorescence and lead glass filling. I really enjoy synthetic rubies because I can get them, big, clean and with rich color saturation. Flame fusion ones fluoresce like a car tail light making them very glowy in strong light. One of my favorite rings is a big transparent lab star ruby. It's very red and has a reflection of the star so I see a white star and a red star.
Yeah, admittedly they are pretty… but LAB made and won’t go up in value..
Please make an episode about imperial topaz?
Thanks Andrew for nice video 👏
My pleasure!
We always learn something from you! 💕
very informative...thank you so much for sharing
your knowledge ... it helps a lot....
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, really helpful as I am starting my search for a pretty Ruby
Please do video on Paraiba tourmaline or copper bearing tourmaline.
Loving this keep it coming please
What about lab made rubies? They seem better quality than mined.
Hello sir, i have some of ruby i don't no how to sell & how much per carat..
Thank you for your knowledge sharing.
What suggestions do you have for finding a buyer for an antique ruby/jewel?
I inherited some rubies from my godmother. That I have had for every 15 years. And I didn't even realize. What they was until now. I have had them authenticated that they are Ruby's 1.7 and .58 Very beautiful My fiancé passed away last year and it was actually his Birthstone And I'm needing the money. I want to get them appraised first.
Is a heat treated ruby worth purchasing?
Hi I have a 3 ct Ruby from Burma set on an antique gold. It's an antique piece from my great grandma. It's a pendant though. If you're interested pls let me know. Thanks!
Thankyou such an interesting tutorial
New subscriber here and I was going to ask if the ring i have with ruby’s in would fluoresced under a uv black light, it really turned them bright red and was this right or is it garnets? Loved the video and will be watching your other videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 👍👍👏👏💖💖
A very informative video. Really like the way you have covered the most important details in one place. Very useful - Thanks!
Thank you for the feedback.
Good job ! You covered a lot. All good technically correct info.
you can find in Franklin North Carolina
What are the inclusions that will confirm a ruby .
What should I do?
I have some raw uncut rubies. They still look like rocks. My wife has a really long one.
Where did you buy them?
Thank you so much my friend
Dear Average Jeweler:
I have met several jeweler’s near me who I like, and can trust. They are family owned businesses.
MY problem is the HIGH Retail markup. Can I negotiate with retailers on their pricey jewelry and gemstones?
This was so educational. Thank you.
Woow one of best Explanation!
as sapphire specialist you pick most of the important tips to discuss and everything well detailed
i guess muzambic is producing larger quantities of Rubys recently very pretty as good as burma
I would prefer calling Padhaprcha as king sapphire because its more expensive than ruby what you think of that ? plz correct me if am wrong 😅
by the way
cheers and good luck for future videos
I carry a UV flashlight on my thrift/antique travels.
Very informative learnt sum 2 day
Great informative video !
thank you!
Any book that you can recommend to understand all the precious gemstone
I bought a Chatham blood red ruby I know it's not worth much but it's beautiful. What is your opinion of Chatham stones?
I got some good or bad but i didn't know very well.
My ruby is old . When did they start heat treatment? Year?
Good information pictures of CZ in your video! Real Rubies have inclusions and cut marks!💎
Thanks for sharing another fabulous, educational video. A question, if you don't mind. I am a collector of gemstones and have some fabulous pieces in my collection. Would like to sell them now. But need a buyer that can really appreciate good stones. Need your guidance on it. Thanks
superb information !!!
Excellent video thank you. I have natural unheated ruby from 1 to over 15 carats. Ruby is a stunning gem and does command serious prices. For me lead glass or any other treatment such as diffusion (apart from heat treatment) should be classed as synthetic.
Synthetic is pure. Lead glass filled is trash.
Should not be classed synthetic, but a similarly low-value category of its own.
Can you talk about Star Sapphires and Star Rubies in a later episode ?
I've been in the market for a pretty ruby, most are way over my budget. My question is, can they heat a darker pink sapphire making it look red, and selling it as a ruby? Just a note, I was able to buy an emerald after watching your last video. Not sure of its treatments but it is pretty. Hunting for that beautiful ruby. Lots of good info, thank you
Heat treatment alone is usually not enough to change a pink sapphire to a ruby. Heat treatment more often evens out the color. You would need to add something(like a dye) in most cases. Nice ruby(especially natural) will be pricey. Best of luck, and i'm glad you have been learning here!
Would you mind sharing your vendor? I am also looking for ruby/emerald. Thanks
There are several treatments today now being used. There are several types of diffusion, irradiation, hydrothermal techniques. Many lower the value. Putting lipstick on a pig...
There are many reputable Co's on Facebook, Etsy yes even Ebay. They're a platform like the gem markets in streets of Bangkok etc. You have to be careful. Anywhere. I deal w CeylonBluestone/ Gemalliance/Glorious85. I have other personal contacts. Good prices. They won't deal w gen public.
Youre not getting gen Ruby right now for less than $800/ ct the larger the stone the higher the pr ct price. (1ct =$800+ pr/ct. But a 3 ct stone will be $2400+ pr/ct etc) If its $29/ct rediculously low price, its synthetic, lab.
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Give us an update on your hunt for a nice, AND affordable ruby!!
It’s my birthstone and I have been at it for 8 years…😭
I got ruby I'm so lucky I got a royal one the top one and I'm connected to royal blood nice thanks dudeeee yayyy
Who owns red ruby stones of high quality, natural, unprocessed, originating in Mozambique, so how is a good way to design and sell them, which places are better for sale and the way of sale?
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I hve some intresting rubies that i inherited, can we talk further and elaborate on the subject.
Insightful! Thank youuu
Hi Andrew, I have a few rubies that were acquired in Mogok, Myanmar. Those stones came with lab reports from a certified Gemologist from the Mogok area, and he graded those stone as pigeons blood red rubies from Mogok area and with no indication of heat treatment. Bases on my understanding, his criteria is kind of Mogok local criteria, and he only gives stone with very strong saturation the color grading of pigeons blood red, a stricter criteria than the GRS bases on my understanding. I wonder how gemologists here in the US view lab reports from Mogok area? Shall I get them re-appraised by a gemologist in the US or some institution like GIA? Thank you
Hey Jenny, I have rough rubies from Zambia which have never polished or treated would you be interested
Leave them over night in vinegar. Just to make sure they are not lead glass filled.
@@johnoboi4713 hey body did you find where to sell ur rubies coz I have some too ,if please help me out thanks