Ruby

How much and What Type of Inclusions does a GRS Certified 3-carat Unheated Vivid Red Pigeon Blood Mozambique Ruby have? [Video]

  In this video tutorial, I have tried to explain the method I use to determine “How much does a 3-carat Unheated Vivid Red Mozambique ruby cost? and show the ‘type of inclusions’ a typical unheated Mozambique ruby will have. For reference purposes, I have used two 3-carat rubies. Both these rubies which are 3 …

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How do labs or gemologist determine the origin (or provenance) of Rubies, Sapphires & Emeralds?

If you have read my previous blog posts or seen my videos’ regarding what determines the value of gemstones, country of origin is one of the most important criteria.  Certain origin where the gemstone is mined from always commands a higher price due to its history, rarity, and perception they have with traders or gemstone …

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Ruby Treatment Guide – Unheated, Heated, Flux-Filled, Lead-Glass Rubies

Video explanation between unheated ruby vs lead glass-filled ruby (composite ruby): The second video shows different ruby treatments under a microscope WHY KNOWING ABOUT RUBY TREATMENTS IS IMPORTANT? Before buying any ruby it is important to know what type of treatment it has gone through. Natural Rubies have different levels of treatment. Natural (no treatment) …

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