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Item: Lavender-Pink Spinel 14k Pendant


Code#: spij130
Weight: natural pink spinel gemstone weighs 1.09 carats
Size: 6.5mm round pink spinel
Location: faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $346.25
This 14k yellow gold pendant was set with a natural pink color spinel gemstone weighing 1.09 carats. This genuine spinel gemstone was very well faceted in a round brilliant cut with excellent brilliance. It faces up eye clean with faint natural inclusions visible under very close inspection (GIA: Type II Gem, Clarity Grade VVS). This natural color spinel has beautiful lavender pink color (100% natural color - it has not been heated or treated in any way).

Item: Dark Blue-Green Spinel 14k Pendant


Code#: spij131
Weight: natural blue-green spinel gemstone weighs 1.42 cts
Size: 7x6.2mm cushion cut spinel
Location: faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $394.25
This 14k yellow gold pendant was set with a natural dark blue-green color spinel gemstone weighing 1.42 carats. This genuine spinel gemstone was well faceted in a cushion cut with good brilliance. It faces up eye clean with faint natural inclusions visible under very close inspection (GIA: Type II Gem, Clarity Grade VVS). This natural color spinel is a very beautiful dark gem with flashes of blue-green color in its depths (100% natural color - it has not been heated or treated in any way).

Item: Purple-Pink Spinel 14k Pendant


Code#: spij132
Weight: natural spinel gemstone weighs 2.07 carats
Size: 7.5mm x 6.5mm cushion cut spinel
Location: faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $538.25
This 14k yellow gold pendant was set with a natural purple-pink color spinel gemstone weighing 2.07 carats. This genuine spinel gemstone was well faceted in a cushion cut with very good brilliance. It faces up eye clean with faint natural inclusions visible only under very close inspection (GIA: Type II Gem, Clarity Grade VS). This natural spinel gem has beautiful medium-dark purplish pink color (100% natural color - it has not been heated or treated in any way).

Item: Sea-Storm Blue Spinel 14k Pendant


Code#: spij133
Weight: natural spinel gemstone weighs 2.90 carats
Size: 9.2mm round faceted spinel
Location: faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $834.25
This 14k yellow gold pendant was set with a natural spinel gemstone weighing 2.90 carats. This genuine spinel gemstone was very well faceted in a round brilliant cut with good brilliance from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri lanka (Ceylon). This beautiful gem faces up eye clean with faint natural inclusions visible only under close inspection (GIA: Type II Gem, Clarity Grade VS). This unique natural spinel gem has very beautiful sea storm blue color that is a medium-dark grayish blue which changes slightly from grayish blue to grayish green shades under different kinds of light (100% natural color - it has not been heated or treated in any way).

Item: Fine Pink Spinel 14k Pendant

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Code#: spij134
Weight: natural spinel gemstone weighs 1.29 carats
Size: 8x6mm oval cut spinel
Location: faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $482.25
This 14k yellow gold pendant was set with a natural pink color spinel gemstone weighing 1.29 carats. This genuine spinel gemstone was well faceted in an oval cut with good brilliance. It faces up completely eye clean with faint natural inclusions visible only under very close inspection (GIA: Type II Gem, Clarity Grade VVS). This natural spinel gem has fine reddish pink color (100% natural color - it has not been heated or treated in any way).

Item: Natural Red Spinel Bead Necklace, 18 inch

Code#: spij128x
Size: 18" long (45cm), 2mm to 4mm long beads
Price: $38.95
This necklace of natural red spinel beads was hand-crafted from 100% natural color spinel that was mined in Madagascar. These tiny spinel pieces were polished, drilled and strung in an 18" length with a sterling silver clasp. These free-form shaped red spinel beads measure from 2mm to 4mm long, and they have light to dark red natural color. They are lightly included to eye-clean. The photo at left shows a close-up view, see also a full view photo.

Item: Natural Red Spinel Smooth Bead Necklace

Code#: spij129x
Size: 17.5" long (45cm), availble in two bead sizes (please see below)
This rare necklace of natural red spinel beads was hand-crafted from 100% natural color red spinel crystals that were mined in Madgascar. These gem quality spinels were shaped into rounded, disk shaped beads which were then polished, drilled and strung in an 17.5" length with a sterling silver clasp. Many of these transparent natural red spinel beads are completely eye-clean! The photo at left shows a close-up view, see also a full view photo.We have these genuine red spinel bead necklaces available in two bead diameter sizes:
Item spij129a has 30 carats of natural red spinel beads that are gradational in size measuring 2mm at the clasp up to 3mm in diameter at the center of the necklace.
Item spij129e has 57 carats of natural red spinel beads that are gradational in size measuring 3mm at the clasp up to 5mm in diameter in the center of the necklace.

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Item: 3mm Natural Red Spinel Smooth Bead Necklace


Code#: spij129a
Price: $186.25

Item: 5mm Natural Red Spinel Smooth Bead Necklace


Code#: spij129e
Price: $368.25

Item: Natural Pink Spinel Faceted Bead Necklace!

Code#: spij127x
Size: 18" long (45cm), 3mm diameter beads
Price: $231.25
This rare necklace of natural reddish-pink spinel faceted beads was hand-crafted from 100% natural color spinel crystals that were mined in Africa. These gem quality spinels were shaped into rounded, disk shaped beads which were then faceted, drilled and strung in an 18" length with a sterling silver clasp. These genuine spinel beads measure 3mm in diameter. There are 38 carats of transparent reddish pink natural spinel beads in this rare necklace, many of which are completely eye-clean. The photo at left shows a close-up view, see also a full view photo.
We also have faceted bead necklaces available in several other natural gem materials.

Item: Indigo Spinel with Diamonds White Gold Ring


Code#: spij117
Weight: 1.15 carat indigo spinel gem, 0.18cts T.W. diamond
Size: 8x5mm pear shape spinel, ring size 7
Location: indigo spinel faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in India
Price: $741.25
This beautiful 14k white gold ring was set with a natural indigo color spinel gemstone weighing 1.15 carats, and with six natural white diamonds weighing 0.18 carats total weight. The genuine spinel gemstone in this ring was very well cut with good brilliance from a natural spinel crystal that was mined in India. Very dark blue-violet natural color spinels like this one are known as indigo color spinels. This fine quality natural spinel gemstone has not been heated or treated in any way, and it is completely clean even under very close inspection!

Item: Fine Pink Spinel with Diamonds White Gold Ring


Code#: spij118
Weight: 1.18 carat pink spinel gem, 0.20cts T.W. diamonds
Size: ring size 6.5
Location: pink spinel was faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $981.25
This 14k white gold ring was set with a fine quality natural reddish-pink spinel gemstone weighing 1.18 carats, and with eighteen small natural white diamonds weighing 0.20 carats total weight. There are six channel set diamonds along each shank of the ring, and three more diamonds set on each side under the spinel gem. The genuine spinel gemstone in this ring was very well cut with very good brilliance (see a top-view photo) from a natural reddish pink spinel crystal that was mined in Burma. This fine quality natural color reddish pink spinel gemstone has not been heated or treated in any way, and it is completely clean even under very close inspection. See also a side-view photo.

Item: Fine Purple Spinel with Diamonds White Gold Ring


Code#: spij119
Weight: 1.20 carat purple spinel, 0.22cts T.W. diamonds
Size: ring size 6 1/4
Location: purple spinel gem was faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $821.95
This beautiful 14k white gold ring was set with a fine quality natural purple spinel gem weighing 1.20 carats, and with four natural white diamonds weighing 0.22 carats total weight. The genuine spinel gemstone in this ring was exceptionally well cut with very good brilliance from a natural purple spinel crystal that was mined in Burma. This fine quality natural spinel gemstone has not been heated or treated in any way, and it is completely clean even under very close inspection.

Item: Fine 3.19 carat Pink Spinel with Diamonds Ring!


Code#: spij120
Weight: 3.16 carat pink spinel gem, 0.33cts T.W. diamonds
Size: ring size 6 1/4
Location: pink spinel was faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $1631.25
This wonderful 14k white gold ring was set with a fine quality natural pink spinel gemstone weighing 3.19 carats, and with twelve small natural white diamonds weighing 0.33 carats total weight. The diamonds are channel set along each shank of the ring as shown in the top view photo at left. The genuine spinel gemstone in this ring has fine dark lavender-pink natural color. It was exceptionally well cut with superb brilliance! This fine quality natural pink spinel gemstone has not been heated or treated in any way, and it is totally clean even under very close inspection. See also another view.

Item: Color Change Blue-Violet Spinel 14k Gold Ring


Code#: spij121
Weight: 1.26 carat spinel gemstone
Size: ring size 6 1/2
Location: blue-violet spinel was faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $614.95
This 14k yellow gold ring was set with a beautiful color change natural spinel gemstone weighing 1.26 carats. The ring has a lovely flower design with twelve golden flower petals surrounding the natural spinel gem. The genuine spinel gemstone in this ring has light to medium blue natural color under daylight that changes to a light to medium natural violet purple color under incandescent light. This natural spinel gem was exceptionally well faceted in a 6.5mm round cut with excellent brilliance from a natural spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). See also a side view photo.

Item: Fine Natural Red Spinel 14k Gold Ring


Code#: spij126
Weight: 1.25 carat natural red spinel gemstone
Size: 7x5.7mm oval spinel, ring size 6 1/2
Location: red spinel gem was faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $942.50
This 14k yellow gold ring was set with a natural red spinel gemstone weighing 1.25 carats. This fine quality natural red spinel gem is totally clean under very close inspection. It has fine pure deep red natural color that looks like a very fine ruby! This natural spinel gem was very well cut with good brilliance from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Burma in 2001. See also a side view photo.

Item: Fine Red Spinel White Gold Earrings

This unique item is sold.
Code#: spij122
Weight: 1.20 carats total weight
Size: 5x4.5mm faceted ovals
Location: faceted from natural red spinel crystals mined in Burma
Price: $488.25 (for the pair)
This pair of 14k white gold stud earrings was set with natural red spinel gemstones (100% natural color - they were not heated or treated in any way) weighing 1.2 carats total weight. These genuine spinel gemstones were faceted from natural spinel crystals that were mined in Burma. They were well cut with good brilliance. These beautiful spinels have fine deep pure red natural color, and they are completely eye clean.

Item: 1.70 carat Lavender-Pink Spinel 14k Pendant


Code#: spij113
Weight: natural pink spinel gem weighs 1.70 carats
Size: pink spinel gem measures 9mm long x 6.5mm wide
Location: faceted from a natural spinel crystal mined in India
Price: $146.50
This 14k yellow gold pendant was set with a pear shape natural pink color spinel gemstone weighing 1.70 carats. This genuine spinel gemstone was faceted from a natural spinel crystal that was mined in India. It has lovely lavender-pink color (100% natural color - it has not been heated or treated in any way). This windowed natural pink spinel gemstone has very faint natural inclusions that are only visible under close inspection.

Item: Natural Red Spinel 14k Gold Earrings

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Code#: spij125
Weight: 0.8 carats total weight
Size: 4x3.5mm faceted ovals
Location: faceted from natural red spinel crystals mined in Burma
Price: $314.95 (for the pair)
This pair of 14k yellow gold stud earrings was set with natural color red spinel gemstones (100% natural color - they were not heated or treated in any way) weighing 0.8 carats total weight. These genuine spinel gemstones were faceted from natural spinel crystals that were mined in Burma. They have very bright red natural color, and they are completely clean under very close inspection.

Item: Natural Red Spinel White Gold Earrings

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Code#: spij123
Weight: 1.51 carats total weight
Size: 6x5mm cushion cuts
Location: faceted from natural red spinel crystals mined in Burma
Price: $561.25 (for the pair)
This pair of 14k white gold stud earrings was set with natural color red spinel gemstones weighing 1.51 carats total weight. These genuine spinel gemstones were faceted from natural spinel crystals that were mined in Burma. They were well cut with good brilliance, and they face up clean with very faint natural inclusions visible under very close inspection. Their color is a fine pure dark red natural color - they were not heated or treated in any way.

Item: Pink Spinel in Matrix Sphere, 2.2 inch diameter


Code#: spis106
Size: 2.2" diameter
Location: handground and polished from natural spinel rough mined in India
Price: $92.50
This 2.2 inch diameter sphere was hand-ground and polished from natural biotite schist matrix with reddish pink spinel crystals. There are about 200 natural color translucent spinel crystals exposed on the surface of this sphere, and they measure from 0.1 to 0.2 inches across (3mm to 6mm).

Item: Pink Spinel in Matrix Sphere, 2.3 inch diameter


Code#: spis105
Size: 2.3" diameter
Location: handground and polished from natural spinel rough mined in India
Price: $134.50
This 2.3 inch diameter sphere was hand-ground and polished from natural biotite schist matrix with reddish pink spinel crystals. There are about 25 natural color translucent spinel crystals exposed on the surface of this sphere, and they measure from 0.2 to 0.7 inches across (5mm to 18mm).

Item: Pink Spinel in Matrix Sphere, 2.5 inch diameter

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Code#: spis104
Size: 2.5" diameter
Location: handground and polished from natural spinel rough mined in India
Price: $162.50
This 2.5 inch diameter sphere was hand-ground and polished from natural biotite schist matrix with reddish pink spinel crystals. There are about 100 natural color translucent spinel crystals exposed on the surface of this sphere, and they measure from 0.1 to 0.3 inches across (4mm to 7mm).

Item: Natural Red Spinel Gemstone, 1.45 carats


Code#: spig113
Weight: 1.45 carats
Size: 7.2mm x 6.0mm x 4.2mm deep
Shape: faceted oval
Location: faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Tanzania
Price: $565.50
This natural red spinel gemstone was mined in Tanzania and then faceted in Thailand. It faces up eye clean, with a faint internal feather that is only visible under close inspection (GIA Type 2, VS). The color is a very deep pure red of dark tone (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This genuine red spinel gem was well cut with good depth. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural Tanzanian red spinel gemstone is $390./carat x 1.45 carats = $565.50

Item: Natural Blue Spinel Gemstone, 2.17 carats


Code#: spig116
Weight: 2.17 carats
Size: 9.1mm x 7.8mm x 4.9mm deep
Shape: modified trillion cut
Location: faceted from a natural blue spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $466.55
This natural indigo color spinel gemstone was mined in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It is internally flawless (GIA Type 2, flawless) with no eye-visible inclusions even under close inspection at ten times magnification. The color is a deep violet blue (indigo) of dark tone (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). It has superb cutting with very good brilliance. Our mineralminers.com special offer price for this flawless natural blue indigo spinel gem is $215./carat x 2.17 carats = $466.55

Item: Natural Blue Spinel Gemstone, 2.13 carats


Code#: spig117
Weight: 2.13 carats
Size: 9.5mm x 6.8mm x 4.7mm deep
Shape: oval cut
Location: faceted from a natural blue spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $596.40
This fine quality natural blue spinel gemstone was mined in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It is internally flawless (GIA Type 2, flawless) with no eye-visible inclusions even under close inspection at ten times magnification. The color is a deep blue (indigo) of dark tone (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). It has superb cutting with very good brilliance. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this flawless natural blue spinel gem is $280./carat x 2.13 carats = $596.40

Item: Natural Indigo Spinel Gemstone, 2.59 carats


Code#: spig118
Weight: 2.59 carats
Size: 10.4mm x 6.4mm x 4.9mm deep
Shape: cushion cut
Location: faceted from a natural blue spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $634.55
This natural indigo color spinel gemstone was mined in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It completely clean to the eye (GIA Type 2, VVS) even under close inspection. The color is a medium blue violet (indigo) of dark tone (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). It was exceptionally well cut with very good brilliance. Our mineralminers.com special offer price for this flawless natural blue indigo spinel gem is $245./carat x 2.59 carats = $634.55

Item: Natural Burmese Pink Spinel Gemstone, 1.78 carats


Code#: spig119
Weight: 1.78 carats
Size: 8.3mm x 7.1mm x 4.7mm deep
Shape: faceted pear shape
Location: faceted from a natural pink spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $347.10
This natural pink spinel gemstone was mined in Burma (Myanmar). It is totally clean to the eye even under close inspection (GIA Type 2, VVS). The color is a medium dark rose-pink (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This genuine pink spinel gem was well cut with good brilliance . Our mineralminers.com special offer price for this natural Burmese pink spinel gemstone is $195./carat x 1.78 carats = $347.10

Item: Natural Burmese Deep Pink Spinel, 0.79 carats

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Code#: spig120
Weight: 0.79 carats
Size: 5.8mm x 5.0mm x 3.0mm deep
Shape: faceted oval
Location: faceted from a natural pink spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $59.25
This natural pink spinel gemstone was mined in Burma (Myanmar). It is totally clean to the eye even under close inspection (GIA Type 2, VVS). The color is a deep rich pink (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This windowed deep pink spinel gem was shallow cut. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural Burmese pink spinel gemstone is $75./carat x 0.79 carats = $59.25

Item: Natural Burmese Deep Pink Spinel Gem, 1.80 cts


Code#: spig121
Weight: 1.80 carats
Size: 7.2mm x 6.3mm x 4.4mm deep
Shape: cushion cut
Location: faceted from a natural pink spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $567.00
This natural pink spinel gemstone was mined in Burma (Myanmar) and then faceted in Thailand. This rare quality gem is totally clean even under close inspection at ten times magnification (GIA Type 2, flawless)! The color is a dark reddish pink (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This beautiful deep pink spinel gem was nicely cut with very good brilliance. Our mineralminers.com special offer price for this flawless natural Burmese pink spinel gemstone is $315/carat x 1.80 carats = $567.

Item: Natural Purple Spinel Gem, 2.31 carats


Code#: spig122
Weight: 2.31 carats
Size: 9.6mm x 8.0mm x 4.6mm deep
Shape: oval cut
Location: faceted from a natural purple spinel crystal mined in Ceylon
Price: $334.95
This natural purple spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It is clean to the eye (GIA Type 2, VS). The color is a medium purple of dark tone (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This purple spinel gem was exceptionally well cut with good brilliance. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural purple spinel gemstone is $145./carat x 2.31 carats = $334.95

Item: 8.80 carat FLAWLESS Natural Spinel Gem


Code#: spig124
Weight: 8.80 carats
Size: 13.2mm x 11.7mm x 8.0mm deep
Shape: oval cut
Location: faceted from a natural lilac color spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $985.60
This natural color spinel gemstone was mined in Burma (Myanmar). This rare quality collector gem is totally clean even under close examination at ten times magnification (GIA Type 2, flawless). The color is a dark reddish-purple (dark lilac) that is 100% natural color - this natural spinel gem is unheated and untreated. This lilac spinel gem was very well cut. Our mineralminers.com special offer price for this 8.80 carat flawless natural lilac spinel gem is $112/carat x 8.80 carats = $985.60

Item: Natural Dark Pink Spinel Gem, 1.62 carats


Code#: spig128
Weight: 1.62 carats
Size: 7.3mm x 5.6mm x 4.2mm deep
Shape: octagon radiant cut
Location: faceted from a natural pink spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $267.30
This natural color spinel gemstone was mined in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It is completely clean even under close inspection at ten times magnification (GIA Type 2, flawless). The color is a medium dark reddish-pink (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). It was very well cut with excellent brilliance. Our mineralminers.com special offer price for this flawless natural dark pink spinel gem is $165./carat x 1.62 carats = $267.30

Item: Natural Red Spinel Gemstone, 1.40 carats


Code#: spig136
Weight: 1.40 carats
Size: 5.8mm x 5.7mm x 4.7mm deep
Shape: faceted square cushion cut
Location: faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Burma
Price: $980.00
This natural red spinel gemstone was mined in Burma and then faceted in Thailand. It faces up eye clean, with a faint internal feather in one corner that is only visible under close inspection (GIA Type 2, VS). A few other minute crystal inclusions visible only under high magnification guarantee its natural origin. The color is a medium deep pure red of 7 tone 4 intensity (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This genuine red spinel gem was well cut with good depth and approximately 80% to 90% brilliance. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural Burmese red spinel gemstone is $700. /carat x 1.40 carats = $980.00

Item: Natural Red Spinel Gemstone, 4.40 carats


Code#: spig137
Weight: 4.40 carats
Size: 11.3mm x 8.6mm x 5.4mm deep
Shape: faceted oval cut
Location: faceted from a natural red spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka
Price: $3080.00
This natural red spinel gemstone was mined and then faceted in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It faces up eye clean, with a few faint internal needle like inclusions that are dificult to see evan under high magnification, (GIA Type 2, VVS). These minute needles are an additional guarantee of this gems natural origin. The color is a medium deep very slightly purplish red of 6 tone, 3 intensity (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This genuine red spinel gem was well cut with good depth and brilliance. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural Ceylon red spinel gemstone is $700. /carat x 4.40 carats = $3080.00

Item: Natural Ceylon Pink Spinel, 2.09 carats


Code#: spig138
Weight: 2.09 carats
Size: 5.8mm x 5.0mm x 3.0mm deep
Shape: faceted oval
Location: faceted from a natural pink spinel crystal mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Price: $836.00
This natural pink spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It is totally clean to the eye even under close inspection (GIA Type 2, VVS). The color is a rich medium pink (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This oval faceted pink spinel gem was native cut in Sri Lanka. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this natural Ceylon pink spinel gemstone is $400./carat x 2.09 carats = $836.00

Item: Natural Medium Purple 4.31carat Spinel Gem


Code#: spig139
Weight: 4.31 carats
Size: 10.0mm x 8.0mm x 6.6mm deep
Shape: oval cut
Location: faceted from a natural purple spinel crystal mined in Ceylon
Price: $1508.50
This natural purple spinel gemstone was mined in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It is totally clean even under close examination. Some minute natural inclusions visable under ten times magnification (GIA Type 2, (VVS). The color is a very pleasant purple 5 tone, 3 saturation, (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This medium purple spinel gem was well cut for a native cut gem. Our mineralminers.com price for this natural purple spinel gemstone is $350/carat x 4.31 carats = $1508.50

Item: Natural Very Slightly Purplish Blue Spinel Gemstone, 4.08carats


Code#: spig140
Weight: 4.08 carats
Size: 11.7mm x 8.6mm x 5.5mm deep
Shape: Oval cut
Location: Sri Lanka
Price: $1632.00
This natural very slightly purplish blue spinel gem was mined and very well faceted in Sri Lanka (Ceylon). It is exceptionaly clean to the unaided eye, with only a few minute rutile needles visible under 10X magnification. The color is medium dark rich blue in daylight,(see photo taken under daylight), and a purple in incandescent light. This is a very nice color changing spinel (100% natural colors - unheated and untreated). The tone and saturation in the blueish-purple range is a 6 tone-3saturation. This is a GIA type 2 gem (VVS-1) or better. Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this blue spinel gemstone is $400.00/carat x 4.08 carats = $1632.00

Item: Natural Cobalt Blue Spinel Gemstone, 3.06 carats


Code#: spig141
Weight: 3.06 carats
Size: 9.7mm x 7.5mm x 4.8mm deep
Shape: cushion cut
Location: faceted from a natural blue spinel crystal mined in Ceylon
Price: $1377.00
This natural blue spinel gemstone was mined and faceted in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It faces up clean to the unaided eye (GIA Type 2,VS). It does have natural inclusions visible under magnification. The color is a deep blue of dark tone (7) and (3) saturation (100% natural color - unheated and untreated). This color is sometimes refered to in the trade as cobalt blue. Our mineralminers.com special offer price for this natural cobalt blue spinel gemstone is $450./carat x 3.06 carats = $1377.00

Item: Natural Lavender - Purple Spinel Gem, 4.09 carats


Code#: spig106
Weight: 4.09 carats
Size: 9.0 mm Round Cut
Shape: round cut
Location: Sri Lanka
Price: $801.64
This natural color spinel gem was mined in Sri Lanka and then also faceted in Sri Lanka. It is very clean with no inclusions visible to the unaided eye. Very fine crisscrosing needles are visible at high magnification. It is very well cut, and has a rich medium deep lavender-purple color (100% natural color). Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this genuine lavender spinel gemstone is $196./carat x 4.09 carats = $801.64

Item: Natural Lavender Spinel Gemstone, 1.17 carats


Code#: spig109
Weight: 1.17 carats
Size: 6.9mm x 5.6mm x 4.8mm deep
Shape: Oval cut
Location: Sri Lanka
Price: $117.00
This natural color spinel gem was mined and faceted in Sri Lanka . It is very clean with no eye-visible inclusions even upon close inspection. It is slightly windowed, and has a rich deep lavender-purple color (100% natural color). Our mineralminers.com miner's price for this genuine lavender-purple spinel gemstone is $100./carat x 1.17 carats = $117.00

Item: Intergrown Gemmy Spinel Crystals, 192.67 carats


Code#: spim113
Weight: 192.67 carats
Size: 1.6" x 1.5" x 1.2"
(41mm x 39.5mm x 29.5mm)
Location: Mined at Mogok, Burma (Myanmar)
Price: $549.11
This rare specimen of natural spinel was mined at Mogok, Burma (Myanmar) in 1999. It is actually composed of three intergrown spinels with very rich reddish purple color (100% natural color). These crystals are mostly semi-transparent with small transparent areas. The terminations are in very good condition with vitreous luster. One of these spinel crystals shows twinning as well (see close-up of twin plane). See also a back-view photo of this fine quality natural Burmese spinel specimen.


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Last Updated: March 25, 2009
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