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What all should you consider when you buy ruby rings?

The ruby rings have emerged as a popular choice for engagement rings. You can go for them, if you do not like the ones with diamond centerpieces. The ruby rings make for a beautiful jewel for a special occasion like an engagement.

If you have decided to buy ruby rings for your engagement, then here are some facts, which you need to be aware of:

First of all, never think that buying the ruby engagement rings is a mistake. This is because the rubies used in the rings are some times as valuable as the high quality diamonds. In fact, the well designed ruby rings are usually as expensive as the costliest of diamond rings.

While buying ruby rings, you should know everything about the rubies used. Make sure that the rubies used in the chosen engagement rings are red in color with a deep crimson red or any other similar shade. The absence of such a shade will tell you that the ruby rings are not worth buying.

Rubies are very hard; in fact they are second only to diamonds, in terms of hardness, hence it is important that there shouldn't be any cracks in the rubies' surface. You should see to it that the rubies used in the rings, should not be crystal clear, there should be some smaller inclusions inside the surface. Also, check out the fact, whether the rubies have been color treated, ask the dealers beforehand.

Like the diamonds, the cut of the rubies is usually very important. Usually, the most popular cuts are the oval as well as the cushion cuts. Also, you have to pay attention to the origin of the rubies. It will help you to decide on the cost of the ruby rings.

A lot of people complain that they have to shell out a lot of money for ruby rings. Well, you can easily save a significant amount of money when you decide to buy the ruby gemstone engagement rings. The easiest way for you is to simply buy the ruby rings with slightly off-shade rubies. Ideally, the shade of the rubies should be darker or somewhat lighter than the usual red color. However, if you are getting the ruby rings with a slight variation in color, you should go for it. This is because such rings will easily pass for the more expensive ones and can be easily bought affordably.

What all should you consider when you buy ruby rings?

By: Vishnu Batwara




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