This purple Mahenge spinel is from Tanzania. Dark, saturated color would look really great with some contrast (maybe diamonds?)
SKU: C146
Purple Mahenge Spinel
6.16 carats
$1,200.00
1 in stock
| Carats | 6.16 |
|---|---|
| Clarity | |
| Color Specification | |
| Color | Purple |
| Cut | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 13.4 x 9.2 x 7.5 |
| Origin | |
| Overall Quality | |
| Stone Shape | Oval |
| 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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