On today's episode, Rebecca lets you in on the secrets the pros use to pick out rubies from all other red gems! If you've ever wondered how to tell ruby from spinel, or even glass, this is the video for you! We'll talk about gemstone ID features as well as some simple tools you can fit in your pocket for your next gem hunt.

01:03 Ruby vs Garnet vs Spinel
01:54 Natural Ruby's crystal shape
02:46 Ruby vs Glass Ruby Simulant
03:20 Ruby inclusions
04:22 Simple Tools for Gem ID

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