Pricing of Pink Rubies

[lulu_ma]

Hi All,

I bought a ring with a pair of pink rubies. I don't love the setting, but I am considering keeping the ring for the stones. The rubies are approximately .50 cts each.

What's a good source for pink ruby pricing? I know that the rubies are natural. I assume that they have been heated.

 

[RRfromR]

I love the ring! Can we see it on your hand?

 

[lulu_ma]

I love the ring! Can we see it on your hand?

It’s underwhelming as set! ;p

If I kept it, I would want to reset the stones horizontally.

 

[RRfromR]

It’s underwhelming as set! ;p

If I kept it, I would want to reset the stones horizontally.

I think that would look lovely and give you a lot of finger coverage

 

[Autumn in New England]

I don't think I'd be much help in the way of pricing, but if you enjoy that sort of magenta-red coloring in a ruby, as many folks do, these are quite lovely!!

 

[lulu_ma]

I don't think I'd be much help in the way of pricing, but if you enjoy that sort of magenta-red coloring in a ruby, as many folks do, these are quite lovely!!

This magenta color is actually my fave!

 

[Autumn in New England]

This magenta color is actually my fave!

They're very lively!

 

[kenny]

Aren't "pink rubies" actually classified sapphires?

 

[Karl_K]

Aren't "pink rubies" actually classified sapphires?

Depends if your buying or selling to many in the trade.

 

[lulu_ma]

Indoors the rubies look more red. Outdoors they look more pink. I have pink sapphires and these are definitely more red than my other stones. I don’t actually care if they are classified as one or the other. I just love the color of the pair.

Interestingly, this Ebay find was authenticated by GIA. Advertised as rubies, verified as rubies.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Indoors the rubies look more red. Outdoors they look more pink. I have pink sapphires and these are definitely more red than my other stones. I don’t actually care if they are classified as one or the other. I just love the color of the pair.

Interestingly, this Ebay find was authenticated by GIA. Advertised as rubies, verified as rubies.

I meant to say "I would definitely say these are rubies!" Not "wouldn't!!"

 

[Autumn in New England]

Aren't "pink rubies" actually classified sapphires?

*Correcting my prior post, since I said the exact opposite of what I meant!*

That's a good question. There is some subjectivity involved, of course, as to where a pink sapphire ends and ruby begins. I'm sure the major labs have a much more scientific method for delineating between the two, but for me, I just know it when I see it. And I would definitely say these are rubies. They just have a strong pink/purple modifier.

 

[lulu_ma]

No worries @Autumn in New England !

I just love these rubies because they are so vibrant. And I *think* the clarity is decent, too?

Here’s a close up vid with flash so they look extra pink:

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[RRfromR]

Indoors the rubies look more red. Outdoors they look more pink. I have pink sapphires and these are definitely more red than my other stones. I don’t actually care if they are classified as one or the other. I just love the color of the pair.

Interestingly, this Ebay find was authenticated by GIA. Advertised as rubies, verified as rubies.

Then they are rubies. I remember GIA authenticity guaranteed team emailing me once because they found a drop of palladium in a prong for some earrings advertised as platinum and they wanted to know if I still want them. They are obsessively accurate in their checks.
I really like the rubies' color. My favorite are those with a tinge of purple, leaning cool pink, because of my skin undertones. Imo, pink is a more flattering color for a lot of people, red is more difficult to pull off.

 

[Autumn in New England]

No worries @Autumn in New England !

I just love these rubies because they are so vibrant. And I *think* the clarity is decent, too?

Here’s a close up vid with flash so they look extra pink:

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Super clean!!