1.0Gizmodo Australiahttps://gizmodo.com.auEsther Inglis-Arkellhttps://gizmodo.com.au/author/estheringlisarkell-usa/Microwaving Rubies Makes Them Prettierrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="qgbcl1ais6"><a href="https://gizmodo.com.au/2016/03/microwaving-rubies-makes-them-prettier/">Microwaving Rubies Makes Them Prettier</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://gizmodo.com.au/2016/03/microwaving-rubies-makes-them-prettier/embed/#?secret=qgbcl1ais6" width="600" height="338" title="“Microwaving Rubies Makes Them Prettier” — Gizmodo Australia" data-secret="qgbcl1ais6" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script>
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https://gizmodo.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/17/jicemleuxfiehj7iaiiq.jpg?quality=75800450Not all gemstones are of the same quality. While some rubies are clear and beautiful, others are dull, filled with flaws and the colour of old blood. Scientists have found that chucking them in a serious microwave can really improve them.