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How do you know a ruby is genuine?

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How do you know a ruby is genuine?
To check if your ruby is genuine, simply scratch its surface with nails, keys, coins or any sharp object. If scratch marks appear on its surface, it means that the stone is a fake. Rubies are precious stones and are highly durable — a ruby cannot be scratched or damaged so easily. Find a range of antique and vintage ruby jewelry on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
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Genuine Ruby Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Genuine ruby ring. Ruby and diamonds ring. Genuine ruby ring. Oval ruby ring. Weight: 3.8 g
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sterling Silver

Genuine Ruby Ring
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Genuine ruby 14k gold ring.
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Genuine ruby 14k gold ring. Ruby engagement ring. Ruby vintage ring. Ruby gold ring. July
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Genuine Ruby and Topazes Ring
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Genuine ruby and topazes ring. Flower design ring. Oval ruby ring. Natural ruby ring. Total
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Topaz, Sterling Silver

Genuine Rubies Earrings, Natural Ruby Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Genuine rubies earrings. Natural ruby earrings. Different type wearring massive earrings with
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Silver

Genuine Rubies Earrings, Natural Ruby Earrings
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Genuine rubies earrings. Natural ruby earrings. Different type wearring massive earrings with
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Silver

14K 163 Carats Genuine Ruby Bead Necklace
Located in Big Bend, WI
A multi-strand ruby necklace containing 163 carats of bright red faceted genuine ruby beads
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

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