This beautiful purple spinel was originally very dark, but a recut fixed that. Now it is a very attractive gem, cut in an original octagonal design.
SKU: C156
Purple spinel
6.90 carats
$2,111.00
1 in stock
| Carats | 6.90 |
|---|---|
| Clarity | |
| Color Specification | |
| Color | Purple |
| Cut | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 11.9 x 11.9 x 7.5 |
| Origin | |
| Overall Quality | |
| Stone Shape | Octagon |
| 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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