Note that number in brackets in auction title is only my inventory number.

This natural mined Ruby has had whats called "Glass Fill" treatment. If you got a certificate for this gemstone it would say: -Genuine Ruby -Signs of heating -Foreign substances found in cracks and crevices. I suspect that there would also be color enhancements.

Basically the cracks throughout the gemstone has had a liquid forced into them. Under heat and pressure the cracks have been effectively welded together. Normally when you cut a Ruby you cant cut through the cracks (The stone would fall apart) but by "welding" the cracks together you can cut through them. The end result is that you still have a nice large real Ruby and can knock a couple zero's of the price tag.

Buyer gets exact Gemstone shown in the photo

See all of my other gemstones and crystals on Trademe also.

This is coming from Australia. I used to have a crystal shop in North Shore Auckland (Earthly Treasures) where I had the lowest priced gemstones and Crystals in New Zealand. I often get old customers asking me to come back as the New Zealand rock clubs and shops dont offer the same value that my shop did. I closed my shop and moved to Australia but through my trademe auctions I can still supply New Zealand with gemstones at a great price. More will get added all the time.