Seeking Ruby Advice

[crazyrunnergirl262]

I've been struggling to find a ruby that really WOWs me. I've almost given up on ruby and turned to red spinel but I'd really prefer to find a ruby if possible!

I'm really struggling with finding the right color because I want a highly saturated color without being too dark in tone. Plus with many photos and videos being edited, it's so hard to know what you're getting before you buy something. I really want one of those slightly "velvet-y" rubies with a lighter body color, but while still being red red and not pinkish red.

I recently acquired a ruby that is by far the best I've seen. Can someone sanity check me and let me know if this ruby is truly a top color gem, and I've developed some unrealistic expectations due to photo editing OR if there are rubies out there even more saturated and "glowy"? I can still return this ruby and I DO love it, I'm just afraid of settling and then seeing something later that makes me regret.

Note that this ruby is specifically certified as "Vivid Red- Pigeons blood red" by GIA, is that as good as it gets? My budget is $5k and this ruby is within budget.

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

I’m not a ruby expert, though I love and collect them. My advice would be to do some homework…search for ruby and you will find many discussions with illustrations that will educate you. No one can give you a value. There are so many nuances to colored stones.

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