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Asked: 2019-12-27T17:47:39+00:00 In:

Ruby necklace on Catawiki: Quality & Price – any issues? Better alternatives?

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Ruby necklace on Catawiki: Quality & Price – any issues? Better alternatives?

Hi!

I read this discussion on emerald necklaces https://www.shopperlib.com/question/emerald-necklace-catawiki-auction/

I would like to know your opinion on alike ruby necklaces that are being sold on Catawiki. Is there anything wrong with these, too? Are these genuine rubies or not? And what about the price? Maybe there are better price and/or quality alternatives?

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    1. Anna
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      Scholar Collecting gemstones since 1990s & Singer sewing machine history enthusiast
      Ruby necklace on Catawiki: Quality & Price – any issues? Better alternatives?

      Dear Emmy,

      This necklace is not worth EUR 221. This is another example of eBay merchandise ending up on Catawiki’s shelves. It is not ruby. In the best-case scenario, this is composite ruby, known also as lead glass filled ruby. In the worst-case scenario, this is dyed beryl. I’m pretty sure this is dyed beryl (just like in the discussion that you refer to). Here is an identical necklace I found on eBay at a fraction of Catawiki’s price – only $19.90. Even with a free shipping 🙂
      https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXCLUSIVE-902-00-CTS-EARTH-MINED-3-LINE-ROUND-FACETED-RED-RUBY-BEADS-NECKLACE/193272311982

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