The lab created ruby can also be created by flame fusion, crystal pulling or flux growth method but the quality and resemblance of synthetic ruby created by hydrothermal process is considered to be the best and superior to all other lab created rubies. As It follows the same process as natural ruby is created make it the most superior among other rubies. Natural rubies are often over-valued. It is better to buy synthetic rubies or lab created rubies made by hydrothermal method as they have exact same chemical compositon and physical composition and are sold at fraction of price of natural rubies. They also appear brighter and more vivid than natural rubies making it the better than natural corundum. Color of this item is just like the Natural Burmese Ruby color.