How Do I Test the Originality of a Ruby at Home?

Rubies are one of the most desirable gems on the planet, characterized by their fiery red color and classic simplicity. Though, the market is full of synthetic and treated gems that visually resemble natural ones. The question you might be considering if you are going to buy one or if you already have is "How do I test the originality of a Ruby stone at home?" While professional certification is the most reliable way, a few easy checks may give you a feeling of whether your stone is real.

1. The Scratch Test

Ruby is the hardest stone, and it is ranked 9 on the Mohs scale of hardness. Try to scratch the face of the Ruby you have with a knife or a coin very gently. A real Ruby will not scratch easily, while the softer fakes of stones or glass may display the scratches. (If your gem is set in a piece of jewelry, take care not to damage the setting.)

2. Transparency and Color Check

Without a doubt, natural Rubies are intrinsic characters with the slight imperfections that they possess. If your gem is perfect and very transparent, it may be a synthetic one. Moreover, the natural rubies exhibit a rich, vigorous red that glows naturally whereas the fakes may expose a faded or overly bright aspect.

3. The Breath Test

Put the Ruby near your mouth and give it a little breath. Fog cannot stay for more than a second or so on the surface of a real Ruby because it is a good heat conductor. The fog on the fake ones like glass will be visible for a few seconds longer.

4. Light Reflection

Real Rubies have light reflections of reds and may also be purplish. That which radiates all the colors of a rainbow may be not a ruby, but rather glass or a synthetic substitute.

Conclusion

Simple tests such as these can provide you some hints regarding the authenticity of your Ruby gemstone, though, they are not absolute. The most dependable way of asserting the naturalness of a ruby by getting a gemological certificate.

Each and every Ruby from Navratan - The Online Gem Bazar is certified for its safety, place of origin, and quality. The decision is yours if you want to pick a gemstone that blends authentic value with timeless beauty; simply go through our vast library of stones today.

Have a natural certified Ruby bought at Navratan and light up your house with a gem that is genuine and speaks for itself.