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This item is a part of the following collections:
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Treasures of the Earth
"Treasures of the Earth" is a collection of noteworthy gemstones hand-picked by our team of gemstone experts. Every gemstone in this collection will captivate you with its intrinsic beauty and spectacular flair.
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| Curation |
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This 1.67-carat unheated Tanzanian spinel is a natural masterpiece of unparalleled beauty. Its emerald-cut shape and lovely shade of pink are reminiscent of a rose petal, captivating the senses with a gentle, feminine charm.
The spinel was mined from the Mahenge mines in Tanzania, renowned for its exquisite vivid-pink and hot-pink spinels not commonly found in other spinel deposits around the world. Spinel from Tanzania is also typically very transparent, allowing for excellent light transmission, which contributes to its exceptional brilliance and fire.
As light passes through its step-cut facets, this spinel comes to life, sparkling like dew on the rose, creating a breathtaking display of shimmering beauty that’s both alluring and enchanting.
High-quality spinels from Tanzania are also quite rare and difficult to find, making this magnificent stone highly prized among gemstone collectors and connoisseurs.
— Harshil Zaveri, Founder & CEO
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| Gemstone, Origin & Treatments |
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Species:
Natural Spinel |
Gemstone & Variety:
Natural Spinel |
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Geographic Origin:
Mahenge - Tanzania
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Treatments:
No Treatments (Unheated/Untreated)
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| Weight, Measurements & Shape |
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Weight:
1.67 carats |
Measurements:
6.78 x 6.23 x 4.16 mm |
Type of Cutting:
Faceted |
Shape:
Rectangular Octagon - Emerald Cut / Step Cut |
| Color |
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Intensity of Color:
Vivid |
Shade:
Reddish Pink |
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Color Award:
Hot Pink
Color Award Description:
The electric color of this gem earns it the "Hot Pink" color award.
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| Transparency & Clarity |
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Transparency:
Transparent
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Clarity Grade:
Loupe-Clean
Clarity Grade Description:
The stone is completely free from eye-visible inclusions, and no inclusions are seen under 10x magnification
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| Fluorescence |
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| Fluorescence is the visible light some gemstones emit when exposed to invisible ultraviolet (UV) rays. We've described below the intensity and color of the gemstone's fluorescence under long-wave UV light (LWUV). |
Intensity:
Very Strong |
Color:
Red |
| Special Characteristics |
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Vibrant Brilliancy:
This gemstone exhibits a brilliancy that is classified as "vibrant." Vibrant brilliancy results from a combination of factors such as skillful cutting, excellent clarity, even color distribution, and a very low degree of extinction.
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Superior Cutting:
The cut grade of this gemstone is classified as "superior". It has been masterfully cut by our highly skilled gem cutters (lapidaries) to bring out its best qualities and diminish any perceived imperfections. This gemstone is symmetrical, well-proportioned, and has an excellent surface polish. Therefore, it displays the maximum dispersion, scintillation, and fire.
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Exceptional Quality:
The overall quality of this gemstone is classified as "exceptional". Its unique combination of extraordinary color, remarkable clarity, and superior appearance make it almost impossible to replace.
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| Gemological Reports |
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This item is accompanied by the following gemological report. We will ship the original report along with the item.
International Gemological Institute report # 595379472
The accompanying IGI report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Spinel" with a comment stating "No indications of treatment have been found". The accompanying IGI report states "Fine Color Quality". IGI awards this comment only to select gemstones that meet their specific "Fine Color Quality" criteria.
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| StarRuby.in® Listing Price |
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Total:
$3,975.00 |
Per Carat:
$2,380.24 |
| Recommended Retail Price (RRP) |
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| The “Recommended Retail Price (RRP)” is the price you can expect to pay for a similar item at a high-street retail store. |
Total:
8943 |
Per Carat:
5355 |
| References |
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Listing ID:
440692 |
Stone ID:
E10775 |
