RUBIES Ruby and sapphire are the two varieties of the mineral corundum. Their exceptional hardness is surpassed only by diamonds. Red corundum is called ruby, and all other colors are called sapphire. The cut-off between ruby and pink sapphire on one end and plum sapphire on the other has long been a subject of controversy. Of course, gem dealers want the gem they're selling to be classified as a ruby because the name alone increases its value. The different geographical sources of ruby are known for characteristic colors and qualities, although they all produce a variety of gem material. Burma is famous for producing the greatest amount of top quality ruby-a fine, clear, deep red. Thailand is known for dark red to brownish-red stones. Typical Ceylon (Sri Lanka) rubies are medium light in tone. The And Africa is known for small, sheet-like, purplish-red material. WHY DO BUSINESS WITH GEMSEARCH Why do business with GEMSEARCH? Hopefully because of our business model:
1. 99% of retail sales is marketing and markup, and even the most savvy of buyers often pay too much for what they get.
2. Retail prices are so high not because the retailers are crooks or are getting wealthy on a huge markup, but because their OVERHEAD is so high. Remember, when you buy a gem in a jewelry store you are paying for the air conditioning, lighting, cases, carpet, interest on inventory, insurance, rent, and even the annoying salesperson who isn't content to merely let you 'look.'
3. The 'price' of a gem increases every time it changes hands, so when the miner sells it to the importer who sells it to the cutter who sells it to the dealer who sells it to the jeweler who sells it to you, you've often paid AT LEAST 10 times more than you could have if you could buy direct. GEMSEARCH buys as close to the source as possible, either buying gems straight from the mines or from talented cutters who have purchased from the mines.
4. The ultimate purchasing metric is VALUE, which is WHAT YOU GET versus WHAT YOU PAY. In starting GEMSEARCH we have attempted to create the ultimate VALUE by cutting out every last bit of overhead possible. We do not offer a showroom open to the public. But WE DO OFFER the BEST PRICES for the quality of the gems, and that's guaranteed or your money will be refunded. We cut out the fat! 7. We VALUE our customers, they are the reason we are here and the vast majority of our sales are with return customers! We thank you for your support!
8. We sell to everyone. We don't ask what you are going to do with the gems (but we like to hear!). We sell to major jewelry manufacturers. We sell to collectors. We sell to anyone who wants to buy what we have to offer! TERMS AND CONDITIONS: RItems won need to be paid for within 24 HOURS from close of auction.
To save on shipping charges auctions may be combined for as many items as can be won in 10 day period.
Your order is shipped within 48 hours on realizing the full payment. My aim is a 100% positive rating, please contact us with regard to any problems you may have before placing a negative or neutral comment on Bid or Buy | | 100% RUBY WEIGHT: 2.38CTS SIZE: 8.56MM X 7.53MM X 4.62MM PIECES: 1 SHAPE/CUT: OVAL COLOR: BRILLIANT MAGOK RED HEAT: NONE HARDNESS: 9 CLARITY GRADE: SI3 LUSTURE: ASTONISHING
ORIGIN: MYANMAR - BURMA
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 3.9 - 4.1 RETRACTIVE INDEX: 1.76 - 1.78 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: A10203 OPTIONAL EXTRA: VALUATION CERTIFICATE IS AVAILABLE AT A DISCOUNTED FEE OF R250!!! Click here for other auctions |
