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Our most popular single-barrel tumbler is the perfect size for getting started.  It holds up to 3 lbs. of rock or jewelry.



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Gem cutting
 
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  • Cabachon:  $35.00 first carat, $10 each additional (based on finished weight) 
  • Facet Quartz Family, Garnet, Peridot $35 first carat $10 each additional (based on finished weight)Ffach additional carat (based on finished weight of stone after cutting). (All stones except Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, Tourmaline)
  • Faceting:  Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Aquamarine, and Tourmaline - $45.00 first carat, $15 each additional  (based on finished weight)
 

SIZING

LADIES

MAN’S

Smaller (one size)

$15.00

$20.00 & Up

Larger (one size)

$17.00

$25.00

Each Additional Size

$9.00

$12.00

Platinum Sizing

Triple

Triple

SHANKS

 

 

½ Shank

$65.00

$75.00 & Up

Full Shank

$90.00

$125 & Up

Arthritic Finger Fit Shank

Call for Quote

 

Arthritic Adjust to Shank

Call for Quote

 

 

 

 

RING REPAIRS

 

 

Stretch Ring 1 Size

$15.00 & Up

 

Cuban Balls

$30.00

 

Solder 2 Rings Together

$22.00

 

Fit and Solder 2 Rings

Call for Quote

 

Solder 3 Rings Together

$60 & up

 

Fit and Solder 3 Rings

Call for Quote

 

Solder Break in Ring

$18.00 Platinum Double

 

Remove Stone

$6.00 & Up Each Stone

 

Straighten Ring & Refinish

$10.00 & Up

 

Cut 2 Rings Apart & Refinish

$26.00

 

Flatten Ring Bottom

$18.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHAIN & BRACELET REPAIRS

 

 

Solder Chain

$12.00

 

Rivet

$24.00 & up

 

Figure 8 Safety

$32.00

 

Remove Kinks

$30.00

 

Fit Slide to Omega

Call for Quote

 

Supply & Solder Jump Ring

$10.00 & up

 

End Table

$24.00 & up

 

Shorten Chain

$18.00

 

Tighten Clasp

$12.00

 

Shorten Bracelet

$18.00  each side

(w/rivets $30/ea. Side)

 

 

 

PRONG REPAIRS

 

 

Re-tip Prong

$15.00

 

Full Prong

$22.00

 

“V” Prong

$35.00/each

 

Smooth Prongs & Refinish

$15.00 & up

 

Straighten Prongs & Refinish

$15.00 & up

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REFINISHING

 

 

Polish Ring Bright Finish

$10.00 Platinum Double

 

Hand Cut Florentine Finish

Call for Quote

 

Satin-brush Finish

$15.00

 

Stone Wheel Finish

$18.00

 

Polish Chains

$15.00 & up

 

Rhodium Ring & Refinish

$40.00

 

Sandblast & Refinish

$16.00 & up

 

Re-Antique Ring

$12.00

 

 

 

 

HEADS, TOPS & CROWNS

 

 

Straighten Head

$25.00 & up

 

Install Supplied Head

$25.00 & up

 

Lower Head

$38.00

 

Rebuild Channels

Call for Quote

 

Remove Heads & Refinish

$25.00

 

New Peg or Post

$18.00

 

Solder Top Plate

$20.00 & up

 

Tighten Emblem

$18.00 & up

 

 

 

 

NEW HEADS -

 

 

SUPPLY, FIT, SOLDER

 

 

Low Base Heads

 

 

.01 - .05 ct.

$28.00

 

.06 - .08 ct.

$32.00

 

.10 - .12 ct.

$35.00

 

.15 ct.

$38.00

 

.20 - .33 ct.

$42.00

 

.40 - .62 ct.

$48.00

 

.85 – 1.00 ct.

$55.00

 

1.50 – 2.00 ct.

$80.00

 

4 or 6 Prong Tiffany Heads

 

 

1/8 – 1/3 ct.

$65.00

 

3/8 – ½ ct.

$80.00

 

5/8 ct.

$90.00

 

¾ - 1.00 ct.

$95.00

 

1-1/4 – 2.00 ct.

$110.00

 

Marquise, Pear Shape, Oval & Princess

 

 

1/8 – 1/3 ct.

$68.00

 

3/8 – ½ ct.

$82.00

 

5/8 ct.

$90.50

 

¾ - 1.00 ct.

$100.00

 

1-1/4 – 2.00 ct.

$116.00

 

 

 

 

DIAMOND SETTING

 

 

4 Prong

 

 

.01 - .15 ct.

$18.00

 

.15 - .19 ct.

$24.00

 

.20 - .50 ct (5mm)

$27.00

 

.51 - .75

$33.00

 

.76 – 1.00 ct. (6mm)

$42.00

 

1.01 – 1.50 ct.

$48.00

 

1.51 – 2.00 ct. (8mm)

$56.00

 

Over 2.00 ct.

Call for Quote

 

6 Prong

 

 

.01 - .15 ct.

$21.00

 

.16 - .19 ct.

$26.00

 

.20 - .50 ct. (5mm)

$30.00

 

.51 - .75 ct.

$50.00

 

.76 – 1.00 ct. (6mm)

$75.00

 

1.01 – 1.50 ct.

$100.00

 

1.51 – 2.00 ct. (8mm)

$150.00

 

Over 2.00 ct.

Call for Quote

 

Marquise, Pear Shape, Oval

 

 

4X2 MM

$31.00

 

5X3 MM

$37.00

 

6X4 MM

$41.00

 

7X5 MM

$48.00

  

8X6 MM

$60.00

 

10X5 MM

$67.00

 

12X6 MM

$71.00

 

Over 12X6 MM

Call for Quote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STONE TIGHTENING

 

 

(includes clean & polish)

 

 

Tighten Stone in Channel

$6.00 & Up each

 

Tighten Bagguette

$12.00 & Up each

 

Epoxy Pearl

$12.00

 

Tighten Center Stone

$16.00

 

Tighten Side Stone

$12.00

 

Tighten Fancy Shape

$22.00

 

Bezel Set Stone

$20.00 & up

 

 

 

 

PEARL RESTRINGING

 

 

CLASP EXTRA IF NEEDED

 

 

No Knots

$2.50 per inch ($10.00 min.)

 

Knotted

$4.00 per inch ($10.00 min.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLASPS

 

 

Pearl Clasp

$36.00 & up

 

Spring Ring – 4mm

$3.00

 

Spring Ring – 4.5 mm

$6.50

 

Spring Ring – 5 mm

$8.00

 

Spring Ring – 5.5 mm

$10.00

 

Spring Ring – 6mm

$10.50

 

Spring Ring – Over 6mm

Call for Quote

 

Lobster Clasp – small

$44.00

 

Lobster Clasp – medium

$62.00

 

Lobster Clasp – large

$92.00

 

Lobster Clasp – extra large

Quote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASTING & WAX CARVING

Call For Quote

 

 

 

 

APPRAISALS WITH PHOTO

$40.00 per hour

 

 

One hour minimum

 

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Located in the mountains of western North Carolina

Ruby City Gems & Minerals
130 E. Main St.
Franklin, NC 28734
Phone: 828-524-3967 or 800-821-RUBY

Email: gems@rubycity.com

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800.821.RUBY(7829) 
 828.524.3967 

130 E. Main St.

Franklin, N.C.  28734

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Saturday 9-3

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