Spinel

Item Description

Spinel is one of those gems that comes in a great range of colors. Most people are familiar with the Ruby Spinels, but a large percentage of Spinels out there are not red. This is a beautiful rich pink Spinel (with very slight reddish overtones) from Sri Lanka, not the typical Burmese material. It is a very attractive gem with an almost "metallic" vibrancy when viewed in the sunlight. Many Spinels tend to have a somewhat metallic quality to them, which is part of the reason they are so desirable among collectors. The gem is virtually eye clean in clarity and has a traditional "Oval Brilliant" cut. A very good quality Spinel with a rich and lively color. Keep in mind that fine quality gem Spinels are only found in a few places in the world, and good pink Spinels are among the most coveted by collectors and dealers. It should also be noted that the price of Spinels worldwide is going UP, as I've seen some RED Spinel stones that are retailing for up to $4,000 per carat and above. The high end retail price on this gem is $400 per carat.