How do you tell if a ruby is real or synthetic? - TimesMojo

A Buyer’s Guide to Ruby Rings: Natural AAAA vs AAA vs AA

Is it a ruby or is it a pink sapphire? 🤔💭 The way in which the stone has been cut is typical of Indian gem cutting, more specifically from the 18th and 19th centuries, where they would try to preserve as much of the gemstone as possible. Consequently, the gems are cut and faceted in a slightly uneven, naturalistic manner. Although the ring was made in India, it shows strong European influence in its design; notably with the open claws used for gem-setting which was typical of European rings of