6x6 Cushion Checkerboard Top Created Ruby Gemstone - QTY of 10
Quantity You Receive: 10 Gemstones
Gemstone Type: Ruby
Gemstone Origin : Lab Created
Stone Shape: Cushion Cut with Checkerboard Top
Gemstone Dimensions: 6x6 Millimeters
Gemstone Carat Weight (approximation): 1.13 Carat
Gemstone Quality Rating: AA
Price Per Gemstone: $8.30
Stuller Retail Price: $187.00
About Me: I am a jewelry professional with over 17 years experience in the jewelry industry and I am located in North Carolina. I have been trained at GIA in Carlsbad, CA, earning diplomas in gemology, manufacturing/design, and repair/fabrication. I spent a long time buying gemstones for some of the largest manufacturing companies that supply jewelry to many of the corporate jewelry stores you see commercials for on TV. Now I am using my connections to sell directly to the public.
About the Gemstones/Diamonds: I purchase all of my gemstones directly from the gemstone cutters and therefore their is no mark up from suppliers, manufacturers, and retailers. I sell gemstones below wholesale price, the same that the suppliers buy them for so you are not paying the 800% to 1,000% markup between the supplier and retail market. For example, a gemstone I sell for $6 would most likely cost you $50 or more at retail.
Beware, eBay is full of "US Sellers" which is a front for an overseas supplier. I own every gemstone listed on eBay and will ship between 24-48 hours after payment is received. A lso, beware of many sellers misrepresenting their gemstones because they are not familiar with the FTC guidelines required of doing business in the United States. I have inspected each gemstone to make sure the description is completely accurate down to every detail. The pictures are true representations of the gemstones you will receive , I pulled samples of each gemstone at random from the inventory to photograph, no cherry picking. You can have the peace of mind when selecting the perfect gemstone to add to your collection or create the perfect gift for someone special.
Terminology: Genuine means a gemstone was mined from the Earth and is natural. Lab Created or simply "created" means the gemstone has the same chemical composition of a genuine gemstone the only difference is it was created through a process in a lab. Siimulants are gemstones that have no similarity to the actual gemstone other than the look. A simulant can be any kind of material so long as it looks like the real thing. I only sell genuine and lab created gemstones of the highest quality.
Why Buy Lab Created: There are some advantages to selecting a lab created gemstone over a genuine one. Usually it only makes sense to select a lab created gemstone when looking at more expensive precious gemstones such as ruby, sapphire, emeralds, and alexandrite. Semi precious gemstones like blue topaz, amethyst, peridot, etc are often affordable enough that a lab created version would be nearly the same price. A lab created gemstone might cost hundreds or thousands of dollars less than a genuine gemstone with similar quality.
Because there are various qualities of lab created gemstones it is important to understand that some low quality created gems cost a fraction of the higher quality ones that use more sophisticated techniques. For instance, Chatham brand lab created gemstones have a reputation for being incredible quality and the vast majority of my lab created gemstones are of equal quality. Still, my prices are significantly less. For instance, a Chatham 5x5 heart shape created emerald being sold through Stuller (the largest supplier to jewelry retailers in the US) retails for $56.00 but I sell mine on eBay for $6.10. That is about 90% off! On any gemstone listing I have that has a comparable option through one of the major suppliers, I will give you the retail price for the exact same gemstone through Stuller so you can be confident in the value you get.
Policies: I ship anywhere in the United States and most places world-wide. Please email me first if you are located outside of the United States so I can give you a shipping quote. Unfortunately, I cannot accept returns due to the nature of the items I am selling. I have had items returned that were switched stones on multiple occasions. My no return policy is not a reflection of my confidence in my gemstones, it is simply a protection against fraudulent returns. I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have so please feel free to contact me before you purchase. Additionally, I cannot alter the value of the items sold for international buyers in order to reduce fees/taxes on imported goods. 10% of each sale goes to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital