1.52ct Burmese Gunmetal Spinel
Gem Type: Natural Spinel
Colour: Grey
Carat Weight: 1.52
Shape: Hexagonal
Cut: Fancy
Clarity: Free from Inclusion
Treatment: No Indication of Thermal Treatment
Measurements: 8.36 x 6.34 x 4.09mm
Origin: Burma (Myanmar)
Lab Certification: GRA Gemological Lab GRA2023-030818
Mined from deep within the earth, then lovingly hand-faceted into a contemporary hexagonal cut to reveal its exquisite hidden brilliance, let this 1.52ct Gunmetal Grey Spinel be your moment-defining treasure.
Acquired at the Chanthaburi Gem Market on a 2023 buying trip, we were specifically hunting for grey spinel gems. On this buying trip, this spinel is one of three acquired for The Sapphire Merchant collection. Surging in popularity in recent times due to their unique metallic natural colouring, these hues of spinel are rare and difficult to find. The experts at GRA Gemological Lab carefully assessed and certified this spinel to ensure its authenticity, giving you assured confidence in your precious gemstone investment.
Whether you are creating the ultimate gift of self-love or a proclamation of devotion, such as an engagement ring, we entwine your nuanced needs with our creativity. Let this rare gunmetal grey spinel honor your story, by allowing us the privilege of hand-crafting it into a bespoke, artisan jewellery piece, marking a moment of significance in your life for now and for generations to come
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1.52ct Burmese Gunmetal Spinel
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- Select your Gemstone. Purchase through our website and begin your custom jewellery experience.
- Share your design idea. We will work through the details with you to better visualise your concept, including the ring style, gold colour, and diamond detailing. We can also make earrings and pendants. Our talented designer creates a life-like computer-rendered drawing of your jewellery concept from this information. Edits can be made to perfect the design and a quote is given upon the finalised design.
- We will craft your custom ring. You will receive a beautiful custom jewellery box, along with certifications and reports verifying the quality and authenticity of your piece.
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"These gems have life in them: their colours speak, say what words fail." - George Eliot
Burmese Spinel and other Origins
Spinel, a natural precious gemstone, has a rich and long documented history. It has been favoured by royalty and high jewellery houses, adding to its cultural and historical significance.
Found in the same alluvial deposits as ruby and sapphire, it is a magnesium-aluminium oxide, with the 'cobalt variety' testing for high levels of zinc oxide. These minerals create a stunning metallic shimmer as light doubly refracts through the gemstone. Spinel, with its captivating beauty, occurs in many colours; however, it is particularly sought after for its ruby red, hot pink, lavender purple and gunmetal grey.
The Magok Stone Tract in Burma (Myanmar) and Sri Lanka are a vital source for quality spinel, and in recent years, Tajikistan and Vietnam have uncovered rich deposits of this vibrant gemstone.
Spinel's star continues to rise, and now is the time to seize the opportunity and invest in this extraordinary gemstone, whose value is on a steady rise.