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MAN MADE RUBY 10 MM ROUND CUT AAA

Ruby is distinguished for its bright red color, being the most famed and fabled red gemstone.
A most desirable gemstone due to its hardness, durability, luster, and rarity. Transparent rubies of large sizes are even rarer than Diamonds.
Ruby is the red variety of the mineral Corundum.
The ruby is considered to be the most powerful gem in the universe, and is associated with many astral signs.
To own a ruby is said to have contentment and peace. Placed under a pillow, the ruby may ward off bad dreams.
Ruby rings should be worn on the left hand so as to receive the life force and have protection.
Given as a gift, the ruby is a symbol of friendship and love. The ruby is also the symbol of vitality and royalty.
Very Well Cut
Beautiful Red Color
Loupe Clean Plus
5.10 Average Carat Weight Per Stone
Sold As A Single Stone
Outstanding Stone for Jewelry or Collecting
Chemical composition : Al2O3 Crystal Structure : Hexagonal Purity : 99.99% Refractive Index : 1.717 Density : 3.98-4.1 g/cm3 Hardness Mohs : 9
Manufacturing Method : Verneuil, also called Flame Fusion
Color will vary from monitor to monitor.
 


USA Shipping
1.  USA Shipping is $6.95.  Purchase one item and all other items purchased are shipped free as long as they are paid for at the same time.  We offer a combining period of 10 days.  Please do not pay for your items separately if you wish to combine.  Once you pay, no further items may be combined on that invoice.
2.  If your invoice totals over $300.00, we will pay the shipping.  Please take advantage of this!

International Shipping
International shipping is based on the value of your invoice.
1.  $21.00 USD is the international shipping charge for invoices totaling $74.99 USD or less.  Shipment will be via USPS. Purchase one item and all other items purchased are shipped free as long as they are paid for at the same time.  We offer a combining period of 10 days.  Please do not pay for your items separately if you wish to combine.  Once you pay, no further items may be combined on that invoice.
2. $67.00 USD is the international shipping charge for invoices totaling $75.00 USD or more.  Shipment will be via EMS.  Purchase one item and all other items purchased are shipped free as long as they are paid for at the same time.  We offer a combining period of 10 days.  Please do not pay for your items separately if you wish to combine.  Once you pay, no further items may be combined on that invoice.
3. If your invoice totals over $700.00 USD, we will pay the shipping.  Please take advantage of this!

Additional international shipping notes:
4. Delivery may take 14-28 business days not including holidays.  Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges.  These charges are the buyers responsibility.
5. Please check with your countries customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.
6. Some countries require higher cost shipping so please contact us for shipping costs if you have any questions.
7. Returns are at buyer's expense.