Can a cracked ruby be salvaged by cutting it to a smaller size or will the crack weaken it?
May 22, 2010 by: admin
antiqueruby2000 asked:
The jeweler cracked my ruby while working on it. Prior to that he had said it was priceless. He did replace it and I have the original stone as well. Can the cracked ruby be cut to a smaller size or has it lost all it’s value?
The jeweler cracked my ruby while working on it. Prior to that he had said it was priceless. He did replace it and I have the original stone as well. Can the cracked ruby be cut to a smaller size or has it lost all it’s value?
I think that it all depends on the size and depth of the crack. I would take the ruby to another jeweler and ask for his advice, as I am sure that the one who cracked it will not want to deal with it.