Ruby (7-stone set) (Pre-embargo)

Item Description

Rubies are incredibly well-known and sought after in the gem world. Even people with little or no knowledge of gems can tell you what a Ruby is. These stones have been treasured for centuries, and top examples are some of the valuable precious gems in the world. The finest Rubies are found in the Mogok area in Myanmar, where Ruby mining has taken place for hundreds of years. These best of these stones are among the most valuable gems ever found. Here we have a 7-stone set of gems, one of which has a "Cushion" cut, and the other 6 with "Trillion" cuts. All of the stones have an alluring saturated reddish-pink color, and they are certainly gem quality in clarity, as I can't see much in way of inclusions with the naked eye. A great set for a custom piece of jewelry, especially if you know someone with a July birthday. It should be noted that these stones are most likely glass-filled, which is fairly common for the material, as the majority of Rubies on the market are treated or glass-filled, a technique used to improve the clarity of Rubies, and is an acceptable practice so long as the buyer is aware that they are buying a glass-filled stone. PLEASE NOTE: These gems were imported decades ago, prior to the embargo implemented by the United States government which denied the import of these Rubies to U.S. soil after September 30, 2008. Between the COVID pandemic, and political upheaval in Myanmar, mining hasn't taken place, and the market at Mogok is shut down, so it's a good idea to buy this set now because they will likely be going up in price moving forward.