2.30ct Mahenge Spinel Arrived!

[cellentani]

I think I mentioned in another thread that I''ve been longing for a Mahenge spinel ever since I saw the rough Gene brought back in July. This one however, is from Gary Braun, from his latest Africa trip (I think!).

 

[cellentani]

Of course it didn't arrive until late in the day, so even though these next photos were taken in natural light, it's pretty dim - hence the noise/grainyness.

 

[Fly Girl]

Looks pretty awesome!!!!!

 

[cellentani]

another in dim, natural light.

 

[cellentani]

last one in natural light for now.

 

[cellentani]

There is an inclusion, but I swear, I have a hard time seeing it in normal viewing distance. And given that it helped keep the cost down, I''m actually very grateful for it - kinda weird to say, huh?!

 

[fierypyropixy]

Swoon. Worthy.

I haven''t been a pink girl up to this point, but THIS makes me want one!

 

[cellentani]

The last pic and the rest of these were taken in incandescent light. Again, you can see the inclusion in this shot.

 

[cellentani]

With a little rubellite friend.

 

[cellentani]

Okay, I was concerned about how small this one would be - i have a 6x8mm oval that looks really small. Those extra .3mm plus corners really make a difference!

 

[packrat]

LOVE IT! The color is gorgeous and I love the cut! The inclusion just gives it character!

 

[Fly Girl]

Looks darn good in the different lights. I like the direction of the inclusion, too. It fits in well with the cut. Just a little birthmark, that hopefully, you won''t notice most of the time.

 

[cellentani]

Thanks packrat and Fly Girl - I definitely think you''re right about the inclusion!

 

[cellentani]

Okay, round 2 - this one was taken in the window.

 

[cellentani]

another.

 

[cellentani]

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[cellentani]

Part of my unset gem collection!

 

[T L]

Date: 11/27/2009 7:08:57 PM
Author: cellentani
With a little rubellite friend.

Cellentani, you take the most gorgeous photos!! Beautiful spinel, and that new little rubellite friend packs a punch in the color department too!!

 

[cellentani]

Date: 11/27/2009 7:41:55 PM
Author: tourmaline_lover

Cellentani, you take the most gorgeous photos!! Beautiful spinel, and that new little rubellite friend packs a punch in the color department too!!

Aww, thank you TL - I''m very flattered!

 

[cellentani]

Okay, last one until I get a sunny day!

 

[platinumrock]

Date: 11/27/2009 7:01:16 PM
Author: cellentani
another in dim, natural light.

Oh WOW, that''s gorgeous!!! What a pretty color!

 

[cellentani]

Thank you platinumrock - I''m sure loving the color too!

 

[cellentani]

I mentioned earlier that I tried to get a sense of the size with one of my 6x8mm ovals. So here they are side-by-side, and you can see the difference that 3-tenths of a millimeter and some corners made.

 

[lelser]

Date: 11/27/2009 7:36:46 PM
Author: cellentani
Part of my unset gem collection!

What a stunner of a collection!

 

[pierreone]

How beautiful! The pic of your collection is great, too.

 

[Lovinggems]

Gorgeous spinel Cell! Any setting plans?

 

[Dreamer_D]

It looks like a candy factory when they are all lined up! Wonderful stone!

 

[Imdanny]

Date: 11/27/2009 7:08:57 PM
Author: cellentani
With a little rubellite friend.

Fascinating!

Beautiful stone. I love spinels. Congrats!

 

[loriken214]

Hi Cell!

What a gorgeous beauty.....I love that PINK....and the inclusion gives her character!!!

Lori

 

[Catmom]

Your spinel is gorgeous as is all of your stones!