Post subject: Rough uncut star ruby???? any guess on value?
Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 1:56 pm
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i have a stone weigh about 7kg it has local lab belong test result as star ruby, natural. can i have a second opinion from experts and also some valuable guess on price?
2nd i have is buddha statue, 12.95 kg, local lab says it is natural ruby and zoisite. again, can i have any re-verification on quality and identity also a guess on price?
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Post subject: Re: Rough uncut star ruby???? any guess on value?
Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2019 3:04 pm
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I think Stephen is right, but polish a few flats and see if it will star, although, even if it does, the only value would seem to be the fact that a lot of stones could be cut from it and even then, the labour is likely to limit any profit.
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