The Truth About Rubies： Real vs Fake, July Birthstone, Burmese Ruby, and What Makes a Ruby Valuable

In this episode from Todd Alan Studios, Todd and his daughter Lyra dive deep into one of the most iconic and coveted gemstones in the world: the ruby.

With nearly 40 years of jewelry-making experience and over 18,000 handcrafted rings, Todd shares rare insights into:

💎 What makes a ruby valuable – color, cut, origin, and treatments

💎 The difference between untreated, treated, and lab-grown rubies

💎 Why many rubies on the market are treated or even synthetic

💎 How to tell if a ruby is real or fake

💎 The fascinating history of rubies as a July birthstone

💎 Why rubies are one of the big three colored gemstones alongside sapphires and emeralds