Lab-created rubies are considered real because they are not much different from the natural ones. Rubies that are artificially produced are not the same as fake rubies, as they have different chemical structures from natural rubies.

Are lab-created gemstones real?

Also referred to as “synthetic,” lab-created gemstones are in fact real and genuine; just man-made instead of mined from the earth. Believe it or not, lab gemstones are chemically, physically and optically identical to their natural counterparts!

How do you test if a ruby is real?

Use the ruby to scratch a hard and yet smooth surface, such as a piece of glass. If there is a streak of red color left behind on the surface, then it is clear that your stone is a fake. A real ruby will never leave color in that way.