Question about rubies and surface crack/ chip

[Skymonkey2000]

I just received a vintage ring with a 7.0 by 6.2 natural ruby on it. There is a chip or crack on one of the top facets I can feel with my nail, is this something I should be worried about? I only have a few days to return so any help would be appreciated!!!

 

[marymm]

Based on the posted pics, it looks like a chip and a crack -- and it looks like there are other cracks on/under table so repolishing is probably not an option -- if it were me, I'd return.

 

[Skymonkey2000]

Based on the posted pics, it looks like a chip and a crack -- and it looks like there are other cracks on/under table so repolishing is probably not an option -- if it were me, I'd return.

Thank you for your in put! I wish I could get a clear picture, but it does look like that to me as well

 

[Autumn in New England]

I absolutely agree with @marymm... this guy should go back. While inclusions to a certain degree are acceptable in rubies, anything surface reaching, and especially damage, is a deal breaker. The exception would be if you got a really good deal (read: steal) on the ring and the defect doesn't bother you. But I have anther gripe... this looks like a pink sapphire to me and not a ruby. Did it come with a certification? Does it specify treatments? It is a pretty ring though!

P.S. The ring in your profile pic is stunning!!

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Echo:
Return, you can't fix that without a total recut and you can't guarantee you won't knock it just right to break it in half.

 

[Skymonkey2000]

I absolutely agree with @marymm... this guy should go back. While inclusions to a certain degree are acceptable in rubies, anything surface reaching, and especially damage, is a deal breaker. The exception would be if you got a really good deal (read: steal) on the ring and the defect doesn't bother you. But I have anther gripe... this looks like a pink sapphire to me and not a ruby. Did it come with a certification? Does it specify treatments? It is a pretty ring though!

P.S. The ring in your profile pic is stunning!!

Hi Autumn,
It wasn’t a steal… and it came from an Etsy shop. It was sold as a natural ruby but no cert.. I loved the color of the stone and the tank style of ring. I am new to the colored stone arena-so no idea what I’m looking for

I absolutely agree with @marymm... this guy should go back. While inclusions to a certain degree are acceptable in rubies, anything surface reaching, and especially damage, is a deal breaker. The exception would be if you got a really good deal (read: steal) on the ring and the defect doesn't bother you. But I have anther gripe... this looks like a pink sapphire to me and not a ruby. Did it come with a certification? Does it specify treatments? It is a pretty ring though!

P.S. The ring in your profile pic is stunning!!

Hi Autumn,
It wasn’t a steal… and it came from an Etsy shop. It was sold as a natural ruby but no cert.. I loved the color of the stone and the tank style of ring. I am new to the colored stone arena-so no idea what I’m looking for.

Thank you for the info and for the ring compliment

 

[Skymonkey2000]

Echo:
Return, you can't fix that without a total recut and you can't guarantee you won't knock it just right to break it in half.

Thank you, I contacted the shop and she was very nice and I will be returning it

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

Oh, good, that's the best outcome. It's always disappointing when this happens, but chin up! You're doing the wise thing and you will find your ruby. It's going to be beautiful.

 

[JSG2185]

For me personally, a crack like that which reaches the surface...I'd give it back

I just received a vintage ring with a 7.0 by 6.2 natural ruby on it. There is a chip or crack on one of the top facets I can feel with my nail, is this something I should be worried about? I only have a few days to return so any help would be appreciated!!!

 

[CaseyLouLou]

If you like the color then search for pink sapphires and you will spend a lot less than on a ‘ruby’.

 

[Skymonkey2000]

If you like the color then search for pink sapphires and you will spend a lot less than on a ‘ruby’.

Thank you! I will for sure look..