[Jewelry making - Article 00945] - Re: [Orchid] Are they Rubies?

[Beth Rosengard]

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>     I still offer to (probable) ID a ruby from a decent photo. 

    After reading Cap'n kirk's claim, I sent him an email containing 8
    attached images of rubies with the following message: 

    "In light of your assertion on Orchid that you can distinguish
    (probably) natural ruby from synthetic or simulated ruby using
    photographs, here's a challenge for you.  Which of the following
    images show natural rubies as opposed to synthetic rubies or ruby
    simulants?  Hint:  You're looking for three non-natural rubies ...
    and no fair cheating by searching the web :-)." 

    I'll let you all know how he responds and if anyone else wants to
    try their hand, send me a post off-list.  It will be a 1 1/2 MB
    download. 

Beth

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