Natural ruby, even pigeon blood red, is not a very pure color, and the formation conditions of gemstones lead to local or a little uneven color.

Usually, the genuine natural ruby color is softer and the eye observation is very comfortable; If it is a fake, it will look dazzling.

2, from the gloss to identify

There is a very obvious difference in luster between real natural rubies and fakes.

Authentic luster is mild and soft, and it will present several different luster; A fake, that is, an artificial ruby, gives off a glass luster. Under strong light, its glass luster is particularly obvious, which is also some unique characteristics of artificial ruby.

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Gem maintenance

1, don't wear jewelry when exercising or doing heavy work, so as to avoid irreparable damage caused by collision. Even in daily wear, we should pay attention to avoid wear and sudden blows, otherwise it will damage even the most difficult gemstones to wear.

2. When storing jewelry, store jewelry in a box or soft cloth to avoid contact with other jewelry. Most precious stones are harder than gold, silver and platinum. If they are not placed separately, they may scratch the surface of other jewelry.

3, wearing jewelry, should pay attention to check once a month, if there is any loose mosaic phenomenon, should be repaired in time. Jewelry will lose its luster when it is stained with oil and sweat secreted by the human body. So if you wear it often, clean it once a month.

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