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Purplish-Red Spinel
Product ID: 1027
This magnificent jewellery duet presents an ideal pair of gemstones that captivate with their penetrating and profound radiance. Before you is a purplish-red "Jedi" spinel of square cut, renowned the world over for its phenomenal colour and exceptional neon charisma. Each stone in this pair possesses strict and harmonious proportions: a size of 3.50 millimetres and a combined weight of 0.52 carats.
The rare and refined hue, which unites passionate scarlet and mysterious violet tones, renders this set a flawless choice for the creation of prestigious paired jewels. The crisp geometry of the "square" form perfectly reveals the internal play of light within this mineral, transforming the stones into concentrated drops of neon flame. Such a pair is ideally suited to refined stud earrings, or will become the defining accent in the design of elegant drop earrings.
The investment appeal and unrivalled aesthetic qualities of the "Jedi" spinel variety guarantee that the jewel created will retain its collector's value and draw admiring glances in any company.
- 24-month warranty on every piece
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- Secure, insured delivery throughout Europe
The story
About this creation
Spinel is one of the most underrated gemstones of the past and, at the same time, one of the fastest-growing phenomena on today's jewellery market. Just some 50 years ago, spinel was barely spoken of; today, however, its popularity is rising sharply. The reason lies in a unique combination of exceptional beauty, rarity and outstanding gemological properties that can boldly rival sapphires and rubies.
One of spinel's most distinctive qualities is its high dispersion. Dispersion is the stone's ability to split light into spectral flashes of varying colours. It is precisely this quality that causes spinel to blaze with fiery brilliance under any lighting conditions. This effect is particularly evident in well-cut stones and sets spinel clearly apart from most other coloured gemstones.
Spinel is further distinguished by a high refractive index, which lends it an extraordinarily bright, vivid and luminous appearance. Combined with the purity of the crystal, this produces a characteristic inner-light effect that is exceptionally prized among collectors and jewellers alike.
Most spinels belong to the category of stones with minimal inclusions. Natural inclusions may of course occur, yet spinels are generally cleaner and more transparent than many other coloured gemstones.
A spinel's value is largely determined by its colour. Certain hues have already become true legends of the jewellery world — among them the deep raspberry-red spinel from the Mahenge region and the cobalt-blue spinel from Vietnam, with its characteristic electric-blue tone. It is precisely these rare colours that command the most dynamic price growth on the world market.
It is important to bear in mind, however, that investment value is assessed individually for each stone. Not every spinel from Mahenge automatically qualifies as a collector's or investment-grade specimen. The deciding factors are colour intensity, clarity, size, cut quality and overall visual impression.
That said, the spinel market continues to grow dynamically. An ever-growing number of gemstone connoisseurs appreciate its wide colour palette, rarity and extraordinary brilliance. Today, spinel is regarded as one of the most promising coloured gemstones — both for collecting purposes and for jewellery of the highest order.
Key qualities of spinel:
- High dispersion and fiery brilliance
- Exceptional radiance owing to a high refractive index
- Extraordinary clarity and transparency
- Rare and highly coveted colour hues
- Growing demand on the world market
- A promising stone for collectors and investors alike
- Wide application in luxury jewellery
In detail
Gemstones & parameters
| Colour | purplish red |
|---|---|
| Gemstone | natural spinel |
| Dimensions | 3.50 mm |
| Weight | 0.52 ct |
Living with your jewel
Caring for your jewellery
Caring for jewellery matters more than most people expect. Your creation sparkles newly after a gentle cleansing: most gemstones, and diamonds especially, respond beautifully to a wash in mild soapy water. But not every gem. An emerald, for example, must never be washed this way; its natural character asks for a different, gentler care. Please always ask us how to care for your jewellery, and especially for your gemstone. We will gladly show you.
Gold is a soft metal, and it deserves to be worn thoughtfully: removed for sport and heavy work, kept away from chemicals, stored in its box. And once every couple of years, we recommend bringing your jewel to a jeweller so the prongs can be checked for wear; a five-minute inspection protects a stone for a lifetime.
The presentation
Beautiful gift packaging
Every LA GEM creation arrives in our own gift packaging: a structured box in warm bronze, lined with satin and embroidered with the house name. Whether the piece is a gift for someone extraordinary or a quiet gift to yourself, the moment of opening is part of the jewel.
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