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Dian rough rock Posts: 3 |
posted 07-20-2001 02:42 PM
I was offered a 6.6 carat ruby, from Europe, from an old ring (1920s). I have a pic for it. Could any one offer a judgment based on form, size, cut...shown in the scanned image. Is this an old synthetic? Thanks P.S. I thought i could attach the pic, but it seems I will e-mail to anybody interested. |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 686 |
posted 07-20-2001 02:48 PM
Hi Dian, email me the picture and I'll upload it to the server. |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 686 |
posted 07-20-2001 03:19 PM
Here it is |
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Dian rough rock Posts: 3 |
posted 07-20-2001 07:25 PM
Leonid, Many thanks for uploading the facsimile, it looks better than mine... I have to mention the fact that the ruby has 1.32g and dimensiones:21mm x 6mm x 5.5mm(thickness) and is, I qoute:"blood red ruby" in color; clarity:"top crystal";and "intense luster", marquise cut. Are those any indications of a genuine article? |
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leonid Moderator Posts: 686 |
posted 07-20-2001 08:09 PM
just cleaned up it a bit  I hope somebody from the experts will give us some thoughts about your problem. Did you considered to show the stone to gemologist? You could check Professional Gem Sciences, Chicago: www.progem.com |
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StevL cut rock Posts: 118 |
posted 07-21-2001 12:28 PM
Hi Dian, I don't think your going to get very far in any forum by just showing a photo and asking questions. The price on a ruby can vary greatly depending on the exact color, and clarity of the stone. All of our computers display color a little different. We also can not even come close to knowing if it is natural or created with out having it in person to examine and maybe test. I would suggest that you take this to a jeweler and let them guide you, or send it in to a independent appraiser and let them do their thing. Best of luck, and sorry we can't help on this one. ------------------ |
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Dian rough rock Posts: 3 |
posted 07-21-2001 05:28 PM
Just to be clear, I don't have in my hand, and I will not travel to eastern-europe just to see it... The idea was of someone competent in expressing an opinion based on the pic and description... If I will buy it, it may be out of glass - for the $3 hundread that they are asking for...I will post an ending to this. |
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Cut Nut cut rock Posts: 174 |
posted 07-22-2001 07:44 AM
I will give odds of 10:1 that this is not natural ruby for amounts up to $30, that is I win $300. I have been a practicing gemmologist for 25 years. There are 2 'm's in gemmologist (ie it is not a marketing course that i did). Dont waste your money unless you are happy to have a pretty fake. garry h |
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rachel cut rock Posts: 23 |
posted 07-23-2001 11:57 AM
Hi, I would say that alot of Victorian and Edwardian jewellery are set with either paste or doublets. I think this is an unusual cut for a ruby. And I also would say that in my opinion that if it were a natural ruby in a 1920s ring it would be more expensive than you have said. I would stay away from such items unless you can see them yourself or are buying from a good established source. Hope this helps. But antique and estate jewellery is a tricky area. Rachel |
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