Purple spinel facet rough from Mahenge, Tanzania.
The finished faceted gemstone from this rough you can see here
Purple spinel facet rough from Mahenge, Tanzania.
The finished faceted gemstone from this rough you can see here
Carats | 13.77 |
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Color | Purple |
Origin | |
Treatments | None |
Spinel crystals are so perfect, in Burma they are said to be nat thwe or “polished by the spirits.”
The famous 14th century Black Prince’s Ruby in the British Imperial Crown is actually a red spinel. It has long been mistaken for ruby by emperors and monarchs. Many of the famous “rubies” of history were actually spinels.
Spinel was made the birthstone for August in 2016, and it is sometimes used to commemorate a 22nd wedding anniversary.