by the colour itself I can tell it's not a ruby. Ruby has that fuschia pink to it. all I can say is the red from ruby isn't as satisfying as almandine garnet or spinel
2025-06-03 16:12:45
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Jenny :
I was guessing garnet. I've not seen a lot of natural ruby's that look like that. not to say they can't but garnets tend to be a lot more common. it's a beautiful ring regardless
2025-06-03 23:50:07
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president_of_katzamazoo :
where was this profession when choosing careers in high school
2025-06-03 20:20:29
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theroseyourelinquished :
that is so fascinating. I would love to learn more about different gemstones.
2025-06-03 16:02:34
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MadelinesWhimWares :
fun fact! back in ancient times red spinels were mistaken for rubys so often that many famous jewelry pieces have spinels and not rubys :)
2025-06-04 15:40:36
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Em Yay ᗢ 🚦 🇿🇦 :
The lack of Steven universe fans in the comments saddens me😔
2025-06-04 12:34:09
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Urfavzestybestie :
At least she was reunited with her diamond
2026-06-30 17:05:38
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Shumaii_ :
😮😮😮 that's so cool! what about the sale tho? is there a price difference between a Ruby and a Spinel? was it just a misunderstanding on the seller's part? and will anything happen from the misunderstanding or is it all just chill
2025-06-03 16:24:30
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Oaks :
How does one get into this line of work?
2025-06-03 16:16:50
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zilver.zack :
Did you find it in a garden?
2025-06-08 17:57:56
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Adem :
anybody recommend any red colored gemstones for day to day wear for a wedding ring other than rubies?(nothing against them, just curious yo know if there's more) I know garnet is awfully weak but is there any strong ones?
2025-06-03 21:04:39
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✨🧙🪨💎 :
Where did you get that gem book and are you possibly selling it I would love to have a copy mysekf
2025-06-03 20:31:37
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💫 Katrina 💫 :
which is more valuable? Spinel or Ruby?
2026-04-07 17:48:34
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fanyayaya💤 :
Rubies tend to be pinkish in colour. What most people think of as “ruby red” is garnet red but that sounds less glamorous 🤷🏻♀️
2025-06-04 11:16:21
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ariesmigraine :
So pretty! Do you ever shine a uv light on gems to identify?
2025-06-05 05:32:05
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shari_2 :
spinels are amazing looking stones as well
I think this was a blessing in disguise
2025-06-03 17:20:32
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LittleK1ng :
how do I get that reference book :O
2025-06-04 06:23:11
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j_leigh :
The GIA has all kinds of educational opportunities. The easiest for those of us not in the business is the Accredited Jewelry Professional program. So much info at your fingertips!!
2025-06-03 23:37:39
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happachick :
passive voice - ‘was sold to us as…’ active voice, ‘we bought a…’ lol
2025-06-04 02:43:00
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Tamara K-B :
Actually, red spinels and rubies have been confused for years, since they’re found in the same locations! Historically, some famous rubies belonging to royal families have been accurately identified as red spinels.
2025-06-15 23:35:33
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Liv 🍦 :
Do you guys buy vintage jade pieces? I have an old jade pin I inherited but I don’t have use for it and I’d love it to be transformed into something wearable to give it a new life for someone else! Your page is my favorite jewelry page on TikTok!
2025-06-04 15:24:10
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RestingSarcasmFace :
Ok I can barely tell a ruby from a garnet but I love that gem guide!
2025-06-03 17:09:52
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Amaya :
Spinels could match rubies in beauty.
2025-06-04 11:29:50
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Deliriousangel7 :
could you add the difference in price point if it was to be a ruby!!
2025-06-06 22:05:29
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angsty houseplant :
what book is it that she has? i need one!!
2025-06-03 21:01:20
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