Thanks Olive. I really want a real ruby. Cz sparkles like crazy and most colored gemstones don't. That is part of the reason I do not like the purple cz that is set in this ring currently.

To ur answer of toxic questions/fears from treated ruby, by most of my appraisers, one would have to grind up & eat a treated ruby to do any harm to ones self-the stone is sealed within itself so to speak under high temps. No harm to the wearer under normal wearing. The stones are a little more open to comming apart if handled roughly, cleaned ultrosonically, or steamed for long periods. Clean with mild soap/warm water & soft brush & enjoy. Most stones show very well & with little or no care & one may never know of the treatment unless shown to an appraiser w/knowledge of treatment or a lab. Still a natural ruby, only enhanced & stabilised-steve...

Thanks Steve! I have some cultured rubies coming from ChrisCZ. If that doesn't work out, I will definitely check them out.

I did a mock up photo of my ring with one of the cultured rubies from ChrisCZ. I got the photo of the ruby from this old thread: http://betterthandiamond.com/discussion/ubbthreads.php/topics/647617/ChrisCZ_ruby_set_in_sterling_s


What do you think!?