Where can I find real ruby jewelry online?
Rubies vary in price because they vary in quality. The quality of ruby, like many gemstones, has to do with size, clarity and color. Rubies can vary in color from light pink to dark red, with the darker color being more desirable. Rubies always have some flaws but, still, the fewer the better and more valuable. If you’ve been seeing fifty dollar stones my guess is they’re small and close to opaque. If a ruby is a beautiful deep red with no flaws and being sold at a very reasonable price, it’s probably not ruby. An exceptional ruby can cost over $1000 a carat. Many rubies are treated. The most common treatment is to heat them to enhance the color. You should probably assume a stone has been heated, or “cooked”, unless the dealer guarantees it to be natural. Heat treatment is an acceptable practice, not a cheat. Some stones are coated to hide flaws, however. The coating can wear off and the flaws could become more visible, so always ask if a ruby has been coated and factor that into your
