Put you readers on folks. These pictures are small! An update to our story last week regarding fake or enhanced rubiesbeing sold at Macy's. It seems that both ABC Good Morning America and Macy's are being criticised for there tactics. It seems that the American Gemological Institute issued a warning to the buying public two years ago regarding fake rubies. Selling fake rubies isn't illegel. What is fraudulent is not telling the customer that they are fake. ABC visited 3 Macy's stores for the story. All three sold fake rubies without notifying the customer what they were buying. It can be construed that many retailers, not just Macy's attempts to deceive the customer. Fake rubies are fairly easy to detect with a 10x power magnifying glass. Of course, if you're buying rubies or emeralds at Macy's or Target, then the dunce hat is waiting for you. All gemstones, even diamonds are enhanced or treated by heat or fillings. But you should be told what you're buying and not outright lied to. Even Sterling Canyon nows better. Geez. photos courtesy AGTA.
