There are three words that most woman love to hear. Antique, ruby and rings. When you combine them into the same creation you will make any woman glow with happiness. There are several tricks to buying antique ruby rings however that will save you both money and embarrassment. There are two things that you should be aware of. First of all, how to you know you have a real antique and how do you know you have not only a genuine ruby but a good ruby.
First of all, you need to know the difference between an antique and a modern made item. Just because a piece of jewelry is labeled “antique” does not mean that it was actually made in the period it represents. Jewelers sometimes call an item antique simply based on the style, not the age. When you inspect the ring, especially one that is supposed to be at least 50 years old, you will find faint tool marks and the sigil of the craftsman who made it. Newer rings, made with modern manufacturing, will not have these marks.
Making sure the ruby is genuine is a simply matter. Make sure the jeweler gives you a certificate of authenticity. This will guarantee that the ruby is genuine but it will not guarantee the ruby is of the best quality. Most commercially available rubies are treated to conceal defects and to enhance the color. Natural untreated rubies of medium red color are the most valuable but many rubies may look like they are perfect but they are actually not. This means that if you buy a ruby, ask if they ruby has been treated or not. The last thing you need is to pay for an untreated ruby and get a treated ruby. Rubies are a great investment and like all investments you should make sure you are getting real thing.