Purple spinel facet rough from Mahenge, Tanzania.
The finished faceted gemstone from this rough you can see here
SKU: R191
Purple spinel
13.77 carats
| Carats | 13.77 |
|---|---|
| Color | Purple |
| Origin | |
| Treatments | None |
1
Spinel crystals are so perfect, in Burma they are said to be nat thwe or “polished by the spirits.”
2
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.
3
Spinel was made the birthstone for August in 2016, and it is sometimes used to commemorate a 22nd wedding anniversary.
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