Scuff or scratch in antique stone? :(

[ringthings]

I cleaned a ring the other day, and was looking at it''s newfound sparkliness today under sunlight.

It appears that there is either a scratch, chip, or some mark on one of the stones (a ruby).

The ring was worn by the relative for over 50 years, so I shouldn''t be surprised. But, I just noticed the scratch.
Unless the light just hit the cut in a weird way, it appears to be a light, but noticeable, scuff.

Should I not wear the ring?

Will the stone just further degrade? Can it be repaired at all?

I''ll have to try to take a picture of it later. While it''s very hard to notice, if you hold it the right way under bright sunlight, it appears to be a scuff.

 

[chrono]

It should still be safe to wear; it is normal for gemstones to show some abrasion after so many years. For a peace of mind, you should get the ring looked at to make sure the prongs are secure and that the stone doesn''t have worse damage.

 

[ringthings]

Thanks, I''m glad it can probably be worn. I think some of my shock has gone away.
I envisioned it just breaking and ending up missing completely from the ring, but I''m guessing that isn''t very likely. I might retire it to a special occasion ring, but since the relative wore it daily without worrying about it, maybe I should too. I''ll have to find someone around here who could look at an antique ring.

 

[peaches5]

have it looked at by a good jeweller but i would think it was fine to wear too.