Beautiful Violetish Purple Spinel. Octagon Cut. 2.72 ct. Perfect Gemstone for an engagement ring o wedding ring. This untreated spinel under day light shows a dark purple color and under incandescent light is violetish purple plenty of sparkles. A very special gemstone.
WEIGHT : 2.72 ct
SIZE : 8.58 * 8.63 * 4.89 mm.
SHAPE : Octagon
COLOR : 25. (V) Violet
TONE : 8. Very dark
SATURATION : 1. Brownish / Grayish
CLARITY GRADE : Slight
CUT GRADE : Good
TREATMENT : Not evidence of heat
HARDNESS : 8
Inclusions type : Solid inclusions
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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