how to tell a real from fake ruby-emerald-etc?

[jj-fabstuff]

how to tell a real from fake ruby-emerald-etc?

or do u have to be a pro jeweler

thx j

even if it is 14k-still could be fake correct?

[pre1840lorraine]

Real rubies and emeralds have inclusions, lab created do not.

[jj-fabstuff]

includsions are flubs?

[evelyb30]

What's a flub? An inclusion is a flaw of some sort. In diamonds you'll sometimes see dark specks, i.e. carbon.  As a basic rule of thumb, if the stone is competely flawless and perfect color you probably have a simulant. 

[jj-fabstuff]

flub is a flaw
thanks for info
j

[hollyblue83]

Lab created stones do have inclusions much like natural stones. Synthetics usually don't have noticable inclusions.

[moreotherstuff]

If it has a flaw that is a tiny spherical bubble, then that would be fake as well since the real deal is a crystal and will not have bubbles.

[silversmithcousa]

Some synthetic rubies are very difficult to tell. They've been making synthetic rubies since the 1800's and the process copies mother nature very closely. I had a ruby that had to be put through three different tests to be sure it wasn't real. This was a very educated gemologist. 

[sktrsmw]

Show us a pictures. Most times we can tell right off the bat if real or not.

[silversmithcousa]

Yes. I had a synthetic ruby set in 18k.

[volemus]

Synthetic gems (not simulants!) can be affordable substitutes for their natural counterparts, for many people. Especially so with emeralds, since a flawless one is exceedingly rare. If one exists at all. Fortunately growing gems in a lab also gives more durability to the stone than a type 2 or 3 (naturally heavily flawed) stone.

[catsil]

Is this real Ruby?  My Gemoro Testerossa glowed pink when I tested it.  It looks like there are color variations in the stones.

Thank you in advance.  😃

Kind regards,

Cathie

[mforjan]

Take it to a reputable jeweler and have it tested. Avoid mall jewelers, you get kids selling there the know nothing.