Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2015 3:52 pm Posts: 576 Location: N Dakota
Interesting question(s), So the age old question of why pay more. Flame fusion process is most common, I would assume that makes it the most economical to produce. Large pure crystals produced by Czochralski might be more expensive but basically the same. High pressure high temperature? If color is the most important character for any colored stone, which process produces the best color qualities? There must be a dozen or more synthetic processes by now. I imagine cost of the process dictates the cost of the material, 4c's the rest. But what do I know, Im still in the diamond grading course. maybe by next spring after the diamond labs are complete and I can tackle the colored stones curriculum I can tell you!
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2015 3:52 pm Posts: 576 Location: N Dakota
So we are still saying size matters all other qualities being equal. That would hold true regardless of synthetic or natural. And maybe that was their point.
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2015 3:52 pm Posts: 576 Location: N Dakota
except it states that it isnt related to size, color, clarity, weight, or any mineralogical differences. So does that put us into a price difference due to geographical location? cultural preferences? Shady dealers with unscrupulous intentions?
Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:22 pm Posts: 21602 Location: San Francisco
Dan&Sally wrote:
except it states that it isnt related to size, color, clarity, weight, or any mineralogical differences. So does that put us into a price difference due to geographical location? cultural preferences? Shady dealers with unscrupulous intentions?
Are you still talking about synthetics. or is our train veering off track.
Joined: Wed Jan 14, 2015 3:52 pm Posts: 576 Location: N Dakota
Yes still pondering the original test question of why you would pay more for synthetic ruby at a wholesaler for different synthetic with all things being equal? I'm stumped.
Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:22 pm Posts: 21602 Location: San Francisco
Uhm, because one is higher quality than another. Kinda like a diamond. Why can we buy one 1.00 carat diamond for $800 and another 1ct diamond for $21,000?
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