Lab Ruby Stone - HELP

[Calla-lilies]

Hi there
I’m new to this forum and I’ve been reading the questions and advice over the last couple of weeks - what a great community! And the expertise!

I’m looking for a lab ruby - I would love a natural ruby but I have a child in college - need I say more?

Can someone recommend a vendor? Preowned or new. Any tips in what I should look for?

Many thanks!!

 

[demantoidz]

If you want to splurge on a custom cut, these sellers have calculators for pricing based on weight/method of growth/cutting.

Ruby - Stag & Finch

Richly saturated with incredible brightness, the color is as extravagant as the one who wears this gem.

stagandfinch.com

Lab Created Gems Precision Cut

Lab Created Precision Cut Gemstones

www.precisiongem.com

Generic cuts shouldn't cost as much though. I don't know a PSer-vetted source.

Not sure about your budget, but if you would accept a small stone, you might be able to get something natural and pre-loved. This was just the first one I saw on the pre-loved subforum here on PS.

For Sale - 14k white gold ruby and diamond ring

Here is link to my loupetroop listing https://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-colored-stone-center/14-white-gold-ruby-and-diamond-ring

www.pricescope.com

 

[Calla-lilies]

If you want to splurge on a custom cut, these sellers have calculators for pricing based on weight/method of growth/cutting.

Ruby - Stag & Finch

Richly saturated with incredible brightness, the color is as extravagant as the one who wears this gem.

stagandfinch.com

Lab Created Gems Precision Cut

Lab Created Precision Cut Gemstones

www.precisiongem.com

Generic cuts shouldn't cost as much though. I don't know a PSer-vetted source.

Not sure about your budget, but if you would accept a small stone, you might be able to get something natural and pre-loved. This was just the first one I saw on the pre-loved subforum here on PS.

For Sale - 14k white gold ruby and diamond ring

Here is link to my loupetroop listing https://loupetroop.com/listings/rings-colored-stone-center/14-white-gold-ruby-and-diamond-ring

www.pricescope.com

Thank you! I’m going to check out the two vendors. I did see the preloved stone on PS - very pretty but the band is a bit too ornate for me.

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Also try, https://www.instagram.com/jelly_gemjewelry/

 

[JewelledEscalators]

Thank you! I’m going to check out the two vendors. I did see the preloved stone on PS - very pretty but the band is a bit too ornate for me.

I recently see a lot of second hand synthetic ruby rings. What kind of style are you after?

 

[Calla-lilies]

I recently see a lot of second hand synthetic ruby rings. What kind of style are you after?

An oval or round shape. I don’t know enough to ask for a specific cut. I like a deep red. Thanks!

 

[JewelledEscalators]

An oval or round shape. I don’t know enough to ask for a specific cut. I like a deep red. Thanks!

Oh I meant style of jewellery - assuming you are planning on setting it?

 

[Calla-lilies]

Oh I meant style of jewellery - assuming you are planning on setting it?

Yep. Prob as a ring.

 

[JewelledEscalators]

Yep. Prob as a ring.

It might be easier/cheaper to get a vintage/second hand lab ruby ring then, though it depends on the kind of setting you like.

 

[Grymera]

Check out my lab ruby ring thread I made with Chinese vendor Tianyu. I just did a quote with them for a similar three stone ring in platinum and it was $650. You could go with Stag and Finch but rubies are so cheap and easy to produce I don't know if you necessarily need to pay the extra $$ for the precision cutting. I am considering Stag and Finch, however, for a lab sapphire ring because of their color selection that's unmatched in other (cheaper) sellers. If you need help ordering, go on the Moissanite subreddit and there are plenty of pics/projects/inspiration.

 

[Calla-lilies]

Check out my lab ruby ring thread I made with Chinese vendor Tianyu. I just did a quote with them for a similar three stone ring in platinum and it was $650. You could go with Stag and Finch but rubies are so cheap and easy to produce I don't know if you necessarily need to pay the extra $$ for the precision cutting. I am considering Stag and Finch, however, for a lab sapphire ring because of their color selection that's unmatched in other (cheaper) sellers. If you need help ordering, go on the Moissanite subreddit and there are plenty of pics/projects/inspiration.

Thanks for the advice! I will check out the sites.

 

[AprilBaby]

Have you checked Chatham or betterthandiamond.com?

 

[Calla-lilies]

Have you checked Chatham or betterthandiamond.com?

No I haven’t. I will check them out as well. Thanks!

 

[Calla-lilies]

Have you checked Chatham or betterthandiamond.com?

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Karl_K]

Have you checked Chatham or betterthandiamond.com?

chatham is slightly nuts on prices but does anyone pay betterthandiamond prices? That is crazy.

 

[Karl_K]

Do a google search for hydrothermal ruby which seems to be selling at a premium these days probably because it comes from Russia and the supply is cut off.
You may choose to skip it based on it being made there.

The other option is search for lab ruby #5 for some cheap flame fusion some of which can rock and order 4 or 5 to play with as they are not expensive if you shop around only a few bucks each.
If your not happy with one vendors offerings try another as they vary some.

etsy has some vendors listing lab ruby #5

 

[Calla-lilies]

Do a google search for hydrothermal ruby which seems to be selling at a premium these days probably because it comes from Russia and the supply is cut off.
You may choose to skip it based on it being made there.

The other option is search for lab ruby #5 for some cheap flame fusion some of which can rock and order 4 or 5 to play with as they are not expensive if you shop around only a few bucks each.
If your not happy with one vendors offerings try another as they vary some.

etsy has some vendors listing lab ruby #5

Thanks! I will check it out. Have a great day.

 

[PrecisionGem]

Do a google search for hydrothermal ruby which seems to be selling at a premium these days probably because it comes from Russia and the supply is cut off.
You may choose to skip it based on it being made there.

The other option is search for lab ruby #5 for some cheap flame fusion some of which can rock and order 4 or 5 to play with as they are not expensive if you shop around only a few bucks each.
If your not happy with one vendors offerings try another as they vary some.

etsy has some vendors listing lab ruby #5

Most of the material made in Russia is sold through Bangkok. So I am thinking current events won’t have much impact.

 

[Calla-lilies]

Most of the material made in Russia is sold through Bangkok. So I am thinking current events won’t have much impact.

Thanks

 

[Peary]

Do a google search for hydrothermal ruby which seems to be selling at a premium these days probably because it comes from Russia and the supply is cut off.
You may choose to skip it based on it being made there.

The other option is search for lab ruby #5 for some cheap flame fusion some of which can rock and order 4 or 5 to play with as they are not expensive if you shop around only a few bucks each.
If your not happy with one vendors offerings try another as they vary some.

etsy has some vendors listing lab ruby #5

Any recommendations for a reputable online vendor that sells hydrothermal ruby, preferably can do precision cut?

 

[Karl_K]

Any recommendations for a reputable online vendor that sells hydrothermal ruby, preferably can do precision cut?

Not right off hand, much of it on the market is calibrated size with reasonably well cut factory cutting.