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My new red AJS burmese spinel finally set!

userangl28212003

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I know a lot of you have been waiting to see these pictures and love the Mahenges but I think I did good with this Burmese red spinel :) (couldn't find any mahenges that I liked in my price range). Again it is hard to captures the glow and real redness of the spinel in the pictures for some images it looks pinker than what I see in real life.

This is in direct sunlight.
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These pictures are in indirect sunlight.
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This is in my room lighting.
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Niel

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I wasn't sure what I would think of that setting IRL but its just beautiful!!!
 

Acinom

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The colour and character of your ruby is amazing...
Who made the setting for you? I love the intricate detailing.
 

userangl28212003

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Acinom|1410621731|3750329 said:
The colour and character of your ruby is amazing...
Who made the setting for you? I love the intricate detailing.


Hi. Thank you for the compliment, It is actually a Burmese red spinel, but the fact you think it looks like a ruby makes me think I picked a good one :). Though I didn't buy this spinel as a replacement for ruby, I love it as a beautiful red spinel.

I actually bought this setting from Mydiamondzone on ebay. They do have a real store in chicago though.
 

userangl28212003

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People on pricescope had open my eyes to how beautiful a red spinels are and how it should be appreciated, and I hope these pictures help spinels continue to be loved.
 

missy

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GORGEOUS. :love: That red is beautiful and the setting complements the spinel wonderfully. Love the whole ring. Wear in health and happiness. :appl:
 

ephsea

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The color and clarity are luscious! :love:
 
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So pretty! :love: I could look at the second picture you posted (in indirect sunlight) all day. I'm a total sucker for red and that one just glows. I think you did very good! ;-)
 

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Thank you all for the comments! It was hard having to wait a month and a half before I could get it set lol
 

woofmama

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I love the color of your spinel. DZ has nice quality settings. Your ring is beautiful!
 

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I love your red spinel! Did you have DZ set it also, or did you bring the setting to your local jeweler?
 

Starzin

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Like a little ember on your finger and a very pretty setting. Congratulations on a beautiful ring :))
 

FrekeChild

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It's beautiful! I love all colors of spinel, but there is just something about red spinel that makes me love them more than ruby...
 

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Oh wow, what a beautiful stone, it's a gorgeous color and so lively and bright! Lovely setting as well, love the detailing on the sides - you put together a winner of a ring!
 

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pregcurious|1410661497|3750627 said:
I love your red spinel! Did you have DZ set it also, or did you bring the setting to your local jeweler?

Hi. I had my local jeweler set it. I know it would have been cheaper to let DZ do it, but sending my stone through the mail makes me nervous lol, plus my jeweler has been setting rings for me for a while :). My cousins live in Chicago so when the times comes to visit them ill be making a stop a DZ :).
 

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It's fantastic! I want one.
 
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