New to Rubies, looking for opinions of this auction piece.

[CockpitPSC]

This is listed as a 1.45ct Natural Ruby in an 18Kt Gold Ring with 0.55cts natural diamonds.

 

[LilAlex]

Welcome!

There's a lotta light on that ring and yet the ruby still looks dark with no light return. I can not even see the pavilion.

I do not know what "natural ruby" means in this context -- could still be flux-filled, etc., or have any number of adulterations.

It all comes down to what you are looking for and how much you are willing to spend.

it's possible that it could light up under full sun -- but I seriously, seriously doubt it. And then how many pool parties would you wear it to?

All this is extrapolation from two photos. But those photos suggest a fairly sophisticated operation and decent skills so I would think if they could get a better photo, they would show it.

 

[Avondale]

I would think if they could get a better photo, they would show it.

Bingo. This particular stone will very likely appear as an unattractive brown blob most of the time. You can dismiss it on that reason alone, and not consider treatments at all.

However, I would advise you to familiarise yourself with the types of ruby treatments and the effect they have on price, just so you don't overpay for the ruby you eventually choose to buy.

 

[Betty Baguette]

Adding to the above, I brought a "flawed" (with minor inclusions) lab-created ruby from Chris CZ (an online vendor) into my local jeweler when I was there for another reason. I had paid about $20-$30 for it. I wanted his honest opinion of the ruby, so I didn't tell him it was lab-created. I said I was thinking of selling it. He looked at it under all his high-powered equipment and then offered me several hundred dollars for it. Which means he was probably planning to turn around and sell it for over $1000. I laughed and then told him the truth. He was shocked that it wasn't a mined ruby.

So, this is something else to keep in mind as you shop. It's also one of the many reasons I prefer antique jewelry. I can usually tell if stones are mined or lab-created/synthetic based on the settings they are in. I wouldn't be so confident with new pieces unless they're certified.

 

[CockpitPSC]

Thank you so much for the replies, this is really helpful to a "newb". Seeing others criticisms helps me develop my own understanding of what to look for.

 

[CockpitPSC]

What is "Chris CZ"?

 

[Betty Baguette]

What is "Chris CZ"?

https://www.diamondcz.co.uk/index.php