Difference between revisions of "Tell if a Ruby is Real"

Rubies can be the most valuable colored gemstone, based on price-per-carat.<ref name="rf1">http://www.gia.edu/ruby</ref> However, there are a lot of fakes out there, and it can be hard to tell if a ruby is real. Ultimately, the surest way to tell is to take the stone to a licensed jeweler. At home, you can gauge the ruby's authenticity by looking at its color and its hardness. Use a 10-power magnifier, if possible, to inspect the ruby up close.

Rubies can be the most valuable colored gemstone, based on price-per-carat.<ref name="rf1">http://www.gia.edu/ruby</ref> However, there are a lot of fakes out there, and it can be hard to tell if a ruby is real. Ultimately, the surest way to tell is to take the stone to a licensed jeweler. At home, you can gauge the ruby's authenticity by looking at its color and its hardness. Use a 10-power magnifier, if possible, to inspect the ruby up close.

== Steps ==

== Steps ==