QUALITY SCALE
RED SPINEL
Untreated
Untreated |
HOW
TO CHOOSE
The main consideration
in choosing a red spinel is
finding a color that is close
to pure red. A highly saturated
red, even if somewhat light,
is an appealing color. Look
for beautiful color first,
instead of insisting on a dark
red color just because it is
a red spinel. Since mining
qualities are essentially limited,
it is important to search patiently
and select a pleasing pink
or red spinel with no violet
or brown tint.
Next, consider the quality
of the stone's overall appearance.
As long as the stone is not
excessively deep, or does not
shown a window (an area of
washed-out color seen when
the stone is viewed from above),
a certain degree of compromise
is necessary. The beauty of
the color's hue is by far the
most important point when choosing
a red spinel.
The value of a three-carat-size
red spinel of jewelry quality
is approximately US $6,000
for the stone alone.
(2001) |
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GEM OF VALUE |
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Weight:0.70ct
Size(mm):L6.6 x W4.9
x D2.77
Untreated
Jewelry Quality
US $600 |
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