Ruby: Genuine or not?

[underhill]

I''m getting this ruby, do you think its genuine?

Spec:

- A SUPERB PIGEON BLOOD RED RUBY GEM FROM NAYASIEK AND TANAI RUBY DEPOSITS IN NOTHERN BURMA.
- UNTREATED AND UNHEATED RUBY GEM.
- SUPERB BEAUTIFULL SMOOTHLY POLISHED NO CRACKS.
- RING SIZE: MEDIUM FOR MEN AND LARGE FOR LADY''S
- WEIGHT: 4 CARATS
- COLOR: BLOOD RED
- CLARITY: WITH INCLUSIONS
- SOLID 925 SILVER RING

It is not very pricey (auction). The price starts at 20USD. (I''m in Malaysia btw).

 

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There''s no way to tell from a photograph...

Nice gem quality rubies of four carats are very rare and consequently very expensive.

Given its size, price and that it''s been mounted in silver...I would assume it is a low quality stone if it is genuine...

Tell us what you think after it arrives!

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[Richard Sherwood]

Date: 8/4/2005 2:35:07 PM
Author:underhill

- A SUPERB PIGEON BLOOD RED RUBY GEM FROM NAYASIEK AND TANAI RUBY DEPOSITS IN NOTHERN BURMA.

- UNTREATED AND UNHEATED RUBY GEM.

As to whether its synthethic or not can't be determined from this photo.

As to whether any dealer would set a "superb 4 carat unheated & untreated pigeon blood red ruby" in silver and offer it for a ridiculously low price.....I seriously doubt it.

It will be interesting to see where the bidding goes. Keep us posted.

 

[Edward Bristol]

No way!
The price and silver just doesn''t fit at all.

If it were true, I will sell my company for a dollar and go fishing.

Edward Bristol
www.wildfishgems.com

 

[underhill]

Hehe okay, thank you guys. I think I''m not gonna waste my time for it.

Anyway, here''s another picture:

 

[belle]

4cts of ''rare'' ruby in sterling silver