Glossary
No indications of heating (NTE)
«No indications of heating» – often abbreviated NTE on reports – means the laboratory found no evidence of heat treatment in a ruby or sapphire. Unheated stones are far rarer than heated ones and, at equal quality, achieve considerably higher prices. The statement reflects the findings at the time of examination.
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Updated 2026-10-06