Search for Rubies

[Lilith112]

Cannot complain about the color. Clarity is the biggest issue. Although the ruby light return looks okay in these videos, you have to think about what it will be once set. Have you seen this stone in direct sunlight yet?

Checking with the seller right now!

The color to me looks smashing. I’m not a ruby expert by any means (I don’t own any), nor am I a clarity snob…in fact I’m pretty unbothered by inclusions

To me the color and performance looks pretty dang good and the price is far more palatable compared to some of the other eye watering figures

I think you have to decide how comfortable you are with inclusions and making that concession. Are you looking to check a box with a fabulous Ruby or are you seeking perfection?

Ahhhh true true. I think rn hmmmm I'm a bit torn.

On one hand, I do like the color of this one a lot

On the other hand, I chatted with the seller of the vintage Boucheron ring who said she can do USD88500 as the lowest price which seems....fair? We did a call and from what I can see, the ruby is very clean and the color is very nice. Though to be honest, it did look a bit more pinkish red on camera but I'm not sure if that was just the camera lighting. The boucheron seller also said she's planning on exhibiting the ring at the Hong Kong Jewelry Show in September so I'm looking up tickets for that right now.

 

[Cerulean]

Checking with the seller right now!



Ahhhh true true. I think rn hmmmm I'm a bit torn.

On one hand, I do like the color of this one a lot

On the other hand, I chatted with the seller of the vintage Boucheron ring who said she can do USD88500 as the lowest price which seems....fair? We did a call and from what I can see, the ruby is very clean and the color is very nice. Though to be honest, it did look a bit more pinkish red on camera but I'm not sure if that was just the camera lighting. The boucheron seller also said she's planning on exhibiting the ring at the Hong Kong Jewelry Show in September so I'm looking up tickets for that right now.

Seeing IRL will be great! Similar to the antique OEC cluster - I expect some decent amount of that price tag is the mount. Although it’s not many carats of diamonds, it’s an original, intact antique. Matching, high antique pears are very rare, and it’s a known brand.

Do you plan to keep the ring as a whole? I hope so, otherwise I’m not sure I’d consider it. I’m not a pro on pricing whatsoever but that seems steep for the ruby alone. It also looks like it has a window, and doesn’t perform as nicely to my eye as the more included, much less expensive specimen I commented on.

Would be curious to hear what others think I lack tons of confidence in Ruby shopping so take my feedback with a grain of salt!

 

[Begonia]

Okay, I missed it. Photo??
I'm following along, just not very well.

 

[Lilith112]

Okay, I missed it. Photo??
I'm following along, just not very well

Oh, sorry about that! So one option is this 2.15ct ruby Boucheron:

https://imgur.com/a/QAIpeSS

https://imgur.com/a/BDU4Ozl

The seller has quoted the entire ring for USD88500 to me.

The other option is a 1.94ct ring from Jogani for under USD30K (3rd from the left in the first video:

https://imgur.com/a/8YC1aPk

Ofc it's a lot more included but the color looks nice...and the price is much more reasonable.

Right now, I'm mostly debating the color/glow between the two of them, namely which one is a more pure red and more saturated. Any feedback is very welcome!

 

[Begonia]

Oh, sorry about that! So one option is this 2.15ct ruby Boucheron:

https://imgur.com/a/QAIpeSS

https://imgur.com/a/BDU4Ozl

The seller has quoted the entire ring for USD88500 to me.

The other option is a 1.94ct ring from Jogani for under USD30K (3rd from the left in the first video:

https://imgur.com/a/8YC1aPk

Ofc it's a lot more included but the color looks nice...and the price is much more reasonable.

Right now, I'm mostly debating the color/glow between the two of them, namely which one is a more pure red and more saturated. Any feedback is very welcome!

Thank you!!!
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