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gemology basics
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The Definitive Guide: How to Tell If a Ruby Is Genuine Without Falling for Costly Mistakes
The stakes are higher than ever. In 2023, auction houses reported a 40% surge in fake ruby submissions, with synthetic stones—often indistinguishable to the...
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How to Tell If a Ruby Is Real: The Definitive Guide to Spotting Gems from Glass
The problem deepens when you consider the spectrum of deception. Some fakes are outright glass or plastic, while others are lab-grown corundum—chemically...