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Question: 1 is a Ruby a very dark red garnet? and how do I determine the pricing on my sapphires and possible rubies?

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Answer: G'day and many thanks for your query

Your first gemstone you have described as being a ruby - but then say it is a dark red garnet? it can't be both so have you had them identified correctly?

Once that is done - an assuming they are already cut but not yet set (loose gems) - you can either try places like eBay just to get some idea by comparing - or use sites like gemval.

Remember though, that there is NO FIXED PRICE for gemstones.


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It is what you, as a willing Buyer, is prepared to pay to a willing seller. The prices you see are guides - no more - plus the Trade pay an entirely different price than you might see in retail stores.

There is also an ONLINE gemstone appraisal service at:
http://www.gemstone-appraisals.com/ where you can fill in a simple online form and print a Gemmological Specification Lab Report.

Might be worth checking out but you should read everything on the site to understand just what an appraisal means.

Hope this helps and a Happy New Year...

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