Hi guys!
I hope you can help me with this auction – https://www.catawiki.com/l/35108495-natural-red-ruby-silver-925-pendant-with-necklace-14-35-cts-pear-2-87-g
What is the true market value of this pendant? I like this ruby a lot, but I’ve got no clue how much it would be reasonable to bid on this item. The current winning bid is EUR 295, and the auction ends in 2 hours. I hope I can get an answer quickly.
And what are the white stones surrounding the ruby?
Thank you!
Hi!
First of all, the item’s listing is not entirely fair. It doesn’t say a single word about the ruby’s treatment. This ruby is what is known as lead glass-filled ruby (aka “composite ruby”). Thus, it is not really correct to state it is a natural ruby.
Composite rubies are extremely cheap. This is the exact reason why such composite rubies are frequently mounted in silver settings and surrounded by cubic zirconia (abbreviation CZ). CZs are cheap synthetic stones.
This is a readily available Thai-made pendant, and its true market value is $20 to $30 only. Thus, the present bids are placed by bidders who lack the necessary knowledge.
Hope this helps!
Regards, Editor
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