Ruby (multi stone set) (pre-embargo)

Item Description

Ruby from Myanmar (Burma) is one of the most highly sought after gems in the world. This is a great set of "Round" cut Rubies ranging in color from purplish-pink to purplish-red in color. The clarity of the stones ranges from slightly included to nearly eye clean. These gems could be used in a variety of ways, from replacing stones that might have fallen out of jewelry, to building a custom "cluster" ring, or making a set of Ruby jewelry including a bracelet, pendant, ring and earrings. With the prices being paid for top Rubies these days, it is a reminder that this most classic of gems still commands a premium value on the market. Considering that this set is priced at just over $33 per carat, how can you go wrong!? These are absolutely some of the best Rubies from Southeast Asia, and with embargo implemented by the United States government states that there will NOT be ANY of these Rubies imported to U.S. soil after September 30, 2008. It appears that the embargo has now been lifted, but there is now very little available on the market, and one can only purchase gems that were imported prior to the embargo. It seems that these Burmese Rubies will be very difficult to obtain. Buy these gem now because they have been disappearing from the market rapidly over the last 10 years as they typically have been selling in Thailand, China and Hong Kong.