Gemstone Description
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This stunning natural spinel from Tanzania weighs an impressive 5.95 carats and displays a refined violet hue with a medium-dark tone and moderately strong saturation. Expertly fashioned in a round brilliant cut, the gem bursts with light and life—flashing violet, purple, and indigo tones as it moves.
One of its most remarkable traits is its optical behavior: under daylight or neutral light, it reveals a vivid violet hue, while under warm indoor lighting, it deepens to a richer, bluish-purple tone. Though not a color-change gem, this shift adds depth, intrigue, and adaptability to the stone—perfect for any custom setting.
The spinel is very clean, with only a few minor solid inclusions and a small negative crystal, none of which are visible to the naked eye. With a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale and no evidence of heat treatment, it’s as durable as it is naturally beautiful—ideal for statement rings, pendant designs, or a collector’s showcase.
