I've inheirited a large quantity of Chatham Rubies. Not knowing if they were real or not , I decided to send a bunch out for appraisal. All but one came back without an appraisal because the only place in North America that can appraise stones larger than 15 carats is G.I.A. in New York City. The one stone that was appraised was a 14.4 carat Emerald cut that came back at $5,500.00 retail appraisal. So to answer the question, "YES" they are worth quite a bit.
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To the above, and as well as this question. Chatham and Corundum diffused gems (Sapphire & Rubies) are infact 100% real, and the most pure gems you can get. They are perfect in the sense that they have no imperfections. Gems made by Chatham diffusion are the height of purity as well as clarity and quality. They are synthetic, but by no means fake.
As such, the jewelry industry will try to tell you these gems are fake and that they are worth less because they know they can make thousands of dollars off mined gems which are of lower quality. For this reason, synthetic gems, though better looking and higher quality, are worth less. For example, a 1ct diamond might be worth say, 1000$, but a 1ct synthetic diamond would only be worth 100$
Chatham and Corundum diffused gems (Ruby & Sapphire as both of these gems are the same mineral [Corundum] ) aren't worth much, depending on the weight though they could be worth a few hundred to a few thousand dollars.
Uncut rubies are generally worth less than cut rubies because the cutting process adds value by enhancing their brilliance and color. Cut rubies are also easier to set into jewelry and more desirable to consumers for their finished appearance.
Sand rubies are small pieces of red garnet, a semi-precious stone. While red garnets as small as one half caret are still valuable, sand rubies are very much smaller than a half a caret. There are folk artists who use them, kind of like glitter, they are hard to find and don't offer much in the way of monetary remuneration. The real worth in them is the time you spend panning for them.
The value of a ruby can vary greatly depending on factors like size, color, clarity, and origin. However, high-quality rubies can be worth thousands of dollars per carat. It is always recommended to have a professional gemologist evaluate the ruby to determine its exact value.
Mahaleo rubies are rubies that have been altered. They are "real rubies" that have cracks, fissures, etc and are "fixed" with molten glass. Buyer beware... Just remember that you do truly "get what you pay for!"
Yes, rubies can be green. Green rubies are rare and are typically a result of the presence of chromium impurities in the gemstone. These green rubies are often referred to as "chrome rubies" due to the chromium content giving them their green color.
Uncut rubies are generally worth less than cut rubies because the cutting process adds value by enhancing their brilliance and color. Cut rubies are also easier to set into jewelry and more desirable to consumers for their finished appearance.
yes they are
Quite a few rubies, but still an ounce.
The amount that uncut ruby's are worth varies great depending on several factors. The economy and the size of the ruby should be taken into consideration.
No, diamonds are much more expensive than rubies But it depends on the size,
Priceless, A TREASURE!!!!!!!!!!! worth if original, thousands.
It is a strand of rubies
Rubies are a gemstone. Unless the cat is wearing a collar that is decorated with rubies, no cats do not have rubies.
Sand rubies are small pieces of red garnet, a semi-precious stone. While red garnets as small as one half caret are still valuable, sand rubies are very much smaller than a half a caret. There are folk artists who use them, kind of like glitter, they are hard to find and don't offer much in the way of monetary remuneration. The real worth in them is the time you spend panning for them.
The address of the Chatham Public Library is: 11 Woodbridge Ave, Chatham, 12037 1399
The address of the Chatham First Inc is: Po Box 716, Chatham, VA 24531-0716
The address of the Chatham Historical Society is: Po Box 709, Chatham, MA 02633-0709