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Supply and Demand of Rubies
People all over the world want ruby jewelry for vintage diamond and ruby rings, estate ruby necklaces and bracelets. Because of differences in quality and price, they are available to almost everyone. Demand for rubies is highest in Japan and France but The United States imports more than any other country. Although countries like Germany, Italy, Taiwan, China, Korea and Hong Kong import large amounts of rubies, the United States imports...
Imitation and Synthetic Rubies
Imitation Rubies Like other colored stones, rubies have their share of fake stones. They are general made out of pieces of rocks or glass. They are have been and are currently made into ruby jewelry such as antique ruby rings, ruby engagement rings, ruby bracelets and necklaces. According to the Gemological Institute of America, “Imitations differ from synthetics in that the material used for imitations is not of the same...
By How Much Can Fluorescence Affect Value?
If a diamond engagement ring fluoresces “faint” or “weak” the effect on the diamond color grade or value is negligible. If it is graded as “more intense” or “very strong” fluorescence, it will affect the value negatively. If a diamond engagement ring has “medium” fluorescence, it can change the body color grade ½ to 1 color grade different than its actual color; if “strong” by 1-2 color grades and if “very...
The Seven Factors that Determine the Value of Pearls
The seven factors that determine the value of your pearl earrings, brooches, bracelets and strands of pearls are: "Size Shape Color Luster Surface Quality Nacre Quality Orient" as described by the Gemological Institute of America. Pearl Size Pearls are measured in millimeter (mm) size and equals one measure of value. Rarity is a major factor in value as well. For instance, the standard size of an akoya pearls is 6...