Help Me Decide On This Spinel

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

This is from Yvonne Raley and she has a 14 day return policy. It is a 2.39 red with orange Burma spinel. It has a tilt window, but not one I can see looking straight down. It was reasonable in price and I was not expecting a precision cut stone. I picked three lighting conditions for you to judge if the stone is a yay or a nay. Please be totally honest- my feelings won't be hurt. Thanks!

Beauty lighting....

Mixed lighting....

Looking it's worst.....

 

[Marlow]

A large size for a burmese spinel - depends on the price .... could you tell us??

I like it !

 

[LoversKites]

I think it is attractive but it doesn't make me swoon, especially in the beauty lighting pic (I'm guessing diffused sunlight), where I'd expect a brighter colour.

Definitely depends on the price, though.

This is what I'd look for in an orangey red spinel.
http://www.thegemtrader.com/Jul14BSpinelPage.htm

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Sure Marlow. It was about $750 with shipping. But I want to know in your opinion if this stone is a pretty spinel in your estimation. I like the flashes of red the stone gives off, but I haven't had any true red to red/orange stones. Most of my reds are pinkish or purplish. Thanks!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I think it is attractive but it doesn't make me swoon, especially in the beauty lighting pic (I'm guessing diffused sunlight), where I'd expect a brighter colour.

Definitely depends on the price, though.

This is what I'd look for in an orangey red spinel.
http://www.thegemtrader.com/Jul14BSpinelPage.htm

Love that one!

 

[NKOTB]

I think you could probably find a precision cut garnet of a similar colour and size for cheaper.

 

[gingercurls]

Hi Lisa,

I agree with NKOTB and Loverskites. The stone is certainly attractive but it just doesn't do anything for me. It looks a little dark and brown. However, the size and clarity look good. I would take NKOTB's advice and look for a garnet in the same color.

 

[LoversKites]

I think you could probably find a precision cut garnet of a similar colour and size for cheaper.

Good point, an orangey red spess could look similar

 

[minousbijoux]

I would pass and continue your search.

 

[LoversKites]

I think you could probably find a precision cut garnet of a similar colour and size for cheaper.

Good point, an orangey red spess could look similar

Here's an example of what I meant

http://gemrite.com/spessertite-garnet/74-spessertite-374-cts.html

 

[Marlow]

Orange Spinel - burmese in your price range....

http://www.johnjbradshaw.com/index.php?page=product_details&product_id=2803

Maybe a better choice for a ring....

 

[LoversKites]

Orange Spinel - burmese in your price range....

http://www.johnjbradshaw.com/index.php?page=product_details&product_id=2803

Maybe a better choice for a ring....

Ohh that one's nice

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Thanks everyone for your opinions and links. The stone is nice but it didn't thrill me out of the box either.

 

[Marlow]

Which color you prefer - pure red or hot pink ??

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Which color you prefer - pure red or hot pink ??

Honestly- Not sure. I think I wanted red or red/orange because I don't have any stones in that color.

 

[T L]

I try to avoid red spinels that look like pyrope garnets. Not that there's anything wrong with pyrope, but they're a lot less expensive, and have a similar look to them.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

I try to avoid red spinels that look like pyrope garnets. Not that there's anything wrong with pyrope, but they're a lot less expensive, and have a similar look to them.

My exact thought was that the stone was pretty- but looks like a really attractive garnet (the Iphone pics don't do it justice). Thanks for your opinion. I will be sending it back.

 

[FrekeChild]

If I tend am "eh" on it, or have to ask for someone else's opinions, it's probably not the stone for me.

 

[pregcurious]

I also vote no. I agree that it looks like a garnet.