Natural Ruby Vs Lab Created Ruby Which One Should I Buy?

What is Natural ruby stone?

Are the ones that were formed over time by the components of the earth’s crust. Natural rubies are found in nature and require no other treatment than to be cut and polished. These are the real stones with high price tags. They vary widely due to their imperfections and impurities. This is due to the fact their process of formation is not controlled or not under moderation conditions. Often, different forms and types of gemstones can be found in just one dig. A good representation of this can be a find of smoky quartz together with amethyst and citrine. Although they are all crystals, they all possess distinct impurities which express different colors.

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What is Synthetic ruby stone?

Are created in a laboratory under controlled and monitored conditions. The process is started with a “seed” given by a natural ruby. The growth and creation are precisely regulated that the resulting gemstones have the desired attributes. In laboratory gemstones, the irrelevant inclusions and impurities that are often found in natural gems are not present in laboratory ones. Still, these lab-created rubies possess the same chemical, physical, and optical characteristics as the naturally occurring rubies. This fact makes them seem “too” perfect. Some of the more famous laboratory gemstones are sapphires and emeralds.

What is Genuine ruby stone?

Are stones that started as natural stones but were treated in one or more media which has influenced their appearance. These types of treatments are often used to improve the appearance of stones towards the desired color or to make them luster.

The type of rubies you want and prefer for yourself greatly depends on the money you have to yourself. Natural rubies are costly than the lab created ones. The value of natural ones tend to appreciate with time and the majority of investors and collectors tend to prefer authentic rubies to laboratory ones.

What Is A Lab-created Ruby?

They are rubies…made in a lab! Interestingly, there is no chemical or visual difference between a natural and a lab-created gemstone (except that the lab stone will look more perfect!). So, when you choose a lab-created stone, you are getting the same beauty, hardness, and sparkle as its natural counterpart. The only difference is that it is made by man, and that it is a lot less expensive.

What Are Synthetic Rubies?

“Synthetic” is another name for Lab-Created. Just make sure you’re not getting a “simulant.” A simulant is a red stone that looks like a ruby, but is glass, plastic, or some other gemstone.

Is A Lab-created Ruby A Real Ruby?

Yes! Lab-created stones are real! Natural and lab-created gems have the exact same chemical and optical properties – they are the same material! So, both natural and lab-created rubies are real. They just have different origins.

How Can You Tell The Difference Between Real And Synthetic Rubies?
The only way to tell between a natural and a lab-created ruby is to have it tested. However, perfection in cutting + perfection in clarity can be a clue it is lab-created.

Difference In What Rubies Are Made Of

What are rubies made of? Rubies are made from sapphire, which is available in golden, white, black, or an orange-looking pink. The naturally formed crystal from sapphire is a three-sided prism. Other varieties of sapphire are formed from rutile, which is the ore from titanium. Intrusions cause a shape that is similar to a six-point star to create the star sapphire. The six-point effect is called asterism, which is not as pure as the natural sapphire. Every color that is used in the translucent form of corundum results in the formation of sapphire. If the chromium and corundum are measured in the correct quantities then it becomes a ruby.

Natural Rubies

As mentioned above, the composition of a natural ruby is aluminum oxide or Al2 O3. The gemstone’s exact magnitude is 3.99 to 4.00 and has a refractive index series of 1.760-1.768 to 1.770-1.779. In terms of hardness, rubies have a score of 9 on the Mohs scale. This makes them the second hardest stone after the diamond.

Lab Created Rubies

Lab made rubies have an identical chemical composition of natural rubies, consisting of aluminum oxide. The only difference is that these rubies are made in a controlled environment. This means that these gemstones can be made with all of their desired attributes and exclude inclusions. Ultimately, lab made rubies are virtually identical to natural rubies in terms of chemical composition, optical, and physical properties.

Should I buy a natural ruby or a lab-created ruby?

Expensive gemstones are those that are formed and exist freely in nature and possess the fewest flaws. A notable example is the Ruby family which has more value than other gemstones. The ruby is recognized by its fiery red color and it is very rare. If you consider choosing ruby, you may want to decide whether to order natural or lab-created rubies depending on the characteristics you desire. If you desire the quality and color of the stone, then a natural stone that is almost flawless is highly recommended. On the other hand, if you require a red stone for a necklace or other accessories and you are operating on a fixed budget, then a synthetic/laboratory ruby is what you should consider. The differences between these two can only be differentiated by an expert or professional dealers/sellers.

If you consider buying a real and authentic stone for its value and properties, then it is very essential to deal with a well-known, reputable, and honest dealer that you can trust. This is because the differences between the stones can only be differentiated by an expert or the buyer would face the risk of getting less than what you require. If you are looking for such a dealer, contact us today!

How do you know a ruby is genuine?

While the only way to know for certain you have ruby and not another red stone is to have it tested. Good indications of a natural ruby are inconsistencies in cutting, visible inclusions, and crisp facet edges. Even the highest quality natural stones will frequently have inconsistencies in cutting. This is because gem cutters will make an extra facet to cut off an imperfection or leave the stone a little too long to add carat weight. So, if the red stone isn’t “perfect” looking, that’s a good clue that it may be natural.

Imperfections, or “inclusions”, are another way to tell. It is pretty rare that a synthetic stone has eye-visible inclusions. So, if your red stone has cracks or black spots, it is more likely to be natural. Finally, one way to tell ruby from other red stones is crisp facet edges. As it is a 9/10 on the hardness scale, it is less likely to chip.

What Is Glass-filled Ruby?

Glass filling is an ill-advised treatment performed upon low-quality “B” natural stones to make their inclusions less visible. It is not a permanent treatment, it will come out during normal ring cleaning. And, it makes a gem much less valuable. Unfortunately, these glass-filled stones are sometimes sold by unscrupulous dealers without a customer being aware. So, it is important to always purchase your gemstones from a jeweler with a sterling reputation. Always make sure to ask about your ruby’s treatment! The only acceptable treatment for a ruby is heat.