Spinel 1.17 ct spessartine cut into our contemporary brilliant

cut into our contemporary brilliant oval

A fine parti sapphire from Madagascar

it may appear slightly darker

It has a small zone of silk in the center—noticeable in the video but far less so in hand

This gem is unheated

Spinel 1.17 ct spessartine cut into our contemporary brilliantA fine pink spinel, cut into our classic pear. This gem was mined in Luc Yen, Vietnam. Once mistaken for ruby or sapphire, spinel is now rightly celebrated for its exceptional brilliance, vivid color, and impressive durability. With a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale and excellent toughness, it is well suited for everyday jewelry. Spinel occurs in a wide range of striking huesfrom fiery red and electric pink to cobalt blue and beyondmaking it a