Rubies are by far one of the most sought after gemstones online and for that matter, they are also one of the 4 most expensive.
In fact rubies which come in a deep, full red color with few internal or external flaws are actually a lot more expensive than diamonds in the same weight range.
Thus when you go buying rubies online you need to be careful so that all your hard earned cash is not spent in vain.
Here are a few things that you will need to keep in mind so that you can make a good and safe purchase online.
Firstly, know that the best quality rubies are full red in color and are called "Pigeon Blood" and are mostly found in Myanmar.
While these are the most sought after red stones around, the number of internal or external flaws that they will have will also have an impact on their quality.
When looking for rubies online, don't get carried away by the pictures, these may be enhanced so it will help if you looked at the stone's description before you actually decide to purchase it.
Also be sure to look for a refund policy on the website you are looking at.
This really is important as you do not have the privilege of inspecting the stone before you purchase it, in which case, chances are that you might have to return it if it turns out not being what you were hoping for.
Most reputed dealers will give you at least 15 days to return the stone after you receive it.