Synthetic Gemstones

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  • @adbraham
    @adbraham 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Are sure that large one wasn’t czochralski pulled rather than flame fusion verneuil! Looks it to me

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Checking.

    • @travismiller5548
      @travismiller5548 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're right

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Completely forgot to come back on this!!! YES YOU ARE RIGHT-- I had it backwards in my head on this. Thanks for the heads up.

  • @John-b8j6u
    @John-b8j6u 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful crystals, especially the ruby boule!
    I'm a jeweler and have been looking for small (~4mm diameter) cylindrical rubys for a project but the closest I can get is laser crystals that need significant machining or sintered ruby sharpening rods.

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Interesting. Yes mine is a little too big for you 😂

    • @tektkite7255
      @tektkite7255 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RockOnRickMaritta maybe he can take yours if you used a lot of lube?

  • @peterchesko9537
    @peterchesko9537 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the fun overview of synthetics. I'm a collector, cutter and jeweler and I'll say that your suite of these specimens is comprehensive and awesome! I've subscribed now and have a happy and healthy New Year!

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! Glad you liked it 😊

  • @collinsanchez9949
    @collinsanchez9949 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Beautiful stones!

  • @angiedorsey297
    @angiedorsey297 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very cool! Loved this one ❤️

  • @umamigo1
    @umamigo1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the class!

  • @jesseblacklock6703
    @jesseblacklock6703 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where can I find a ruby boule like the one in the beginning of this video? I often wonder if someone could make a huge (synthetic) cut gem from a boule of that size.

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They used to cut gemstones from this synthetic material, even bigger than mine. I have no idea where you could find one these days though, mine came in an old collection I bought years ago.

  • @lauraeliason1258
    @lauraeliason1258 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, this was really interesting!

  • @necrophage5248
    @necrophage5248 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I get the quiet part at the end 😅
    $1500 on a limo, I would harbor a guess that is the aprox spent on the last box of lab grown beauties.
    Fun fact. Now you can get lab grown diamonds w choice of color made from the ashes of a loved one or pet.😊 Great video. Very informative

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@necrophage5248 haha welllll I don't know that I want a gemstone from my loved one, but to each his own! Glad you liked the video 😁🙌

  • @RobbyMatthias
    @RobbyMatthias ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!Nice specimens' of lab-crystal!🥂

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it! Rick's been collecting his whole life to come across ones like these 😁

  • @anonomoususer9331
    @anonomoususer9331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am looking for something exactly like that large ruby boule you have, even something a bit smaller would work. Could you tell me where you got it please?

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unfortunately it came in an old collection I bought, so I don't know where you could get one now. Maybe check with the Linde company? Linde.com

    • @anonomoususer9331
      @anonomoususer9331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RockOnRickMaritta Thanks for the reply I will check them out!

  • @shihancoolshihancool6158
    @shihancoolshihancool6158 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THANKS SIR GOD'S BLESS YOU

  • @RizmaDubai
    @RizmaDubai 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank You

  • @nunyabisnass1141
    @nunyabisnass1141 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ok, the dad joke is worth the like.

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He can't help himself 😂 (~Maritta)

  • @ConcreteBombDeep
    @ConcreteBombDeep 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    How much is a ruby boule of that size?

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@ConcreteBombDeep honestly I'm not sure. I've been offered $6k for it from a jeweler who wanted to cut it & facet, a collector offered me $9k... I don't think they make them this size anymore, so it's hard to value.

    • @ConcreteBombDeep
      @ConcreteBombDeep 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@RockOnRickMarittaSeems reasonable considering it's size. I could see it being faceted like the giant Dom Pedro aquamarine or a solid ruby sword would be pretty cool too. But it is impressive how it sits now.

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ConcreteBombDeep I do like it best as a collector's piece, but agreed... Could be a very impressive gemstone or carving.

  • @davedavidson8208
    @davedavidson8208 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i feel like he should host a geology/minerology yt channel

  • @David-he1ni
    @David-he1ni ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Want to know those syntetics sapphire,ruby or emerald corundum,or berillium, cut ones how much are those. Inexpensive of course uncut a pence per carat.

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  ปีที่แล้ว

      We don't really deal in gemstone material like that, Rick is usually looking for collectibles or specimen grade.

  • @ezibzi
    @ezibzi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for sharing this we already ripped off by Indian fluxes made stones 💔

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Bummer! It's hard to know who to trust online.

    • @ezibzi
      @ezibzi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RockOnRickMaritta absolutely rite we bought from eBay most of them and 90% are man made synthetic

  • @Flockingtheherd
    @Flockingtheherd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Jewelry shops will take that synthetic ruby, chop it up and still sell it to you for insane prices, although in reality it’s extremely cheap:

    • @frenchrevenge6406
      @frenchrevenge6406 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lapidary is a job going extinct, the shops aren't charging you for the gem but for the work done to cut it

    • @Flockingtheherd
      @Flockingtheherd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@frenchrevenge6406 I have a supplier that sells cut synthetic ruby in all sorts of different shapes and styles.. and they cost merely a few dollars. A jewelry store will sell that same cut ruby for hundreds if not a few thousand

  • @SnowTiger45
    @SnowTiger45 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Joys of Fatherhood !

  • @notdonaldst
    @notdonaldst 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    You got a BIG LIKE for the dad joke…and almost a sub. 😊. If you have a dad joke with every video I’ll sub.

    • @RockOnRickMaritta
      @RockOnRickMaritta  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@notdonaldst hahaha it's hit or miss! Some vids have them, some don't 😁

  • @eprofessio
    @eprofessio 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The piezoelectric effect will power very high power equipment in the near future.