Your Questions About Ruby Jewellery | Sparkling Diamonds and Gemstones

Rubies, Emeralds, Diamonds and More

July 1st, 2011 by Diamond Lover

Mandy asks…

Where should I buy ruby jewelry in New York City?

Is there an equivalent to the Diamond District for ruby jewelry? I'm looking for rings specifically. Thanks.

Diamond Lover answers:

Some of the most beautiful rubies can be found in Jackson Heights, in the Indian district. Rubies are a favorite stone in India, many are mined there and in Sri Lanka, too. Take the 'E' train to Roosevelt Ave and walk around. There are so many glittering jewelry shops and really, you will have not seen anything quite like it. Rubies, pearls, emeralds...all set in bright yellow 22 karat gold. Amazing...

Samples of India Ruby Jewelry

RUBY RED STERLING SILVER COCKTAIL RING size 7 Artisan Handmade Novica India Art

US $54.95

13h 33m

VINTAGE ANTIQUE OLD SILVER RUBY GEMSTONE RING INDIA 11

US $99.00

20d 12h 49m

VTG 925 INDIA ADI STERLING SILVER RED RUBY 17 L NECKLACE w PEARLIZED STONES

US $245.95

16d 7h 46m

NaturalFaceted Ruby Sterling Ring Flower design made in India

US $11.95

22d 14h 21m

Austrian Crystal Multi Colored Lac Base Large Bracelet Sets Bellydance India

US $16.95

29d 16h 40m

Natural Ruby Sterling Ring Circle design made in India

US $11.95

13d 1h 6m

Maria asks…

Where can I buy some sort of ruby jewelry that's under $100?

Following up my last question. I need to find a place were I can buy some sort jewelry like a necklace or bracelet. And it needs to have rubies or a ruby. If anyone has any ideas as to were, and the cost, I implore you to tell me ASAP. Many thanks.

Diamond Lover answers:

Most of your chain stores like wal-mart carry good quality jewelry for far less than that. You can get created rubies really inexpensively, or you can go for real rubies set in Gold as earrings (like 1/4 carat) for $25, or bigger, or more set in silver for far less than $100.

I once got a set of 1/4 carat Ruby Earrings set in 10 carat gold for $11 at a K-mart. My wife still has them after 13 years.

Hope this helps...

Some Ruby Earrings

Ruby and Diamond earring set in yellow gold

US $500.00

15m

14k gold Natural Madagascar RUBY drop Lever Bk earrings

11 Bids

US $86.00

19m

ARINNA Ruby Red Rhinestone Star Stud Earring 18k White Gold GP Swarovski Crystal

0 Bid

US $6.99

19m

ROYAL RUBY 925 SILVER EARRINGS 1 5 8

2 Bids

US $8.49

29m

Ken asks…

What is the biggest (one whole stone) ruby ring in the world?

Does anyone know what is the biggest one whole stone ruby made jewelry, like ring, in the world?

I have a 71ctw ruby ring, got it off an auction. I wonder if it is the biggest.

Thanks!
The ruby ring is certified by GIA graduates.
The question is pertaining to a made jewelry; not necessarily a stone alone. Thanks all!

Diamond Lover answers:

I don't know about rubies set into rings, but the largest ruby is 18,696 ct. The largest cut ruby is 400ctw.

And it's highly doubtful you bought a high quality71 ctw ruby, especially at auction (unless it was Sothebys). A 71 ctw ruby would have mapping done and tracked carefully. It would cost a LOT. A fine quality 16 ctw ruby recently sold for $3.6 million. While low quality ,throwaway rubies sell for a few dollars per carat. TIt is possible you bought a 71ctw "throwaway" ruby, in other words, one that was poorly cut and in very poor, cloudy, bad quality. It may look pretty to an untrained eye, but an expert could see it's in such poor condition it would have been scrapped.

Perhaps you bought a .71 ctw (less then 3/4 ct) or you bought a synthetic ruby gemstone, a lab-grown rub. And you may have been scammed and it's just glass. Take it to a jewelry store and they'll tell you (free). A 4 ctw low-grade ruby piece sells for a few thousand.

"Large rubies of quality are far more rare than large sapphires of equal quality. Indeed, any untreated ruby of quality above two carats is a rare stone; untreated rubies of fine quality above five carats are world-class pieces."

World class pieces are closely tracked. And would NOT be mailed or shipped but sent via courier.

Michael asks…

What kinda jewellery should go with a orange dress with silver work on it?

The base of the dress is orange and has a heavy Silver work on its blouse and the belt of the skirt.

I was wondering to get a different look. So any one of you can suggest something with which i look a bit different. I mean should i go for more orange or more silver in the jewellery. And somebody also suggested Ruby wud look good with orange-silver combination. What do u guys say?
Its a pure orangy orange colour dress. In jewellery...Looking for ear-rings and something for neck.

Diamond Lover answers:

My answer largely depends on the specific shade of orange you're referring to. A red-orange, ruby would pick up some of the red tones in the fabric, and work well.

Blue is the opposite of orange, so something in sapphire or topaz, perhaps even aquamarine would work well. Emeralds/other green stones, too.

Pretty much, the jewellery you wear is supposed to complement the garments as well as provide a little 'pop' or contrast. I'd primarily focus on silver metals, while varying the color of the stones/enamel, etc. Tthe choice ultimately resides with you, and I'd trust your own fashion judgement. If you think it looks good, go with it - make a fashion statement.

Good luck.

Mark asks…

How to tell the real ruby from fake ones?

I bought a ruby in silver setting in Gems Gallery in Thailand, it is the Thailand's world largest jewelry store. It has 6 rubies on it, then when the 2 got missing i went to a jewelry store in my home country Philippines to replace the missing 2, but then the jeweler said the remaining 4 are fakes. Should i believe them? they're just a small store.