Purple Spinel from Vietnam Octagon Cut 1.46 ct.

Purple Spinel from Vietnam. Octagon Cut. 1.46 ct. Ideal for jewelry. This beautiful bright spinel has good cut and proportions, is ideal for jewelry, ring, pendant, etc.

WEIGHT : 1.46 ct
SIZE : 7.18 * 5.77 * 3.90 mm
SHAPE : Octagon
COLOR : 29. (PR/RP) Purple Red
TONE : 6. Medium dark
SATURATION : 3. Very Slightly Brownish / Grayish
CLARITY GRADE : Moderate
CUT GRADE : Very Good
TREATMENT : Not evidence of heat
HARDNESS : 8

Inclusions type : Healed fracture and solid inclusions. (little nick in the girdle)

The Spinel is the latest stone to become part of the list of birthstones. In 2016, the American Gem Trade Association included the Spinel as the birthstone of August. 

In recent years the gray spinel are being used for engagement rings, the mount being made with a dark spinel, surrounded by a halo of diamonds.   

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