Incoming - quite average spinel

[MMtwo]

Heh, so I spoke about liking stones that were not so top drawer. Here is my incoming native cut, rather wonky orange brown 2.27 spinel pendant. I'm still excited! I think it does "read" as a garnet.

Color: orange brown
Weight: 2.27cts
Size: 8.8x6.1x4.6mm
Natural: Unheated, untreated, no oil
Origin: Vietnam

 

[LilAlex]

Looks pretty to me!

 

[Autumn in New England]

I find these "off-color" spinels to be a lot of fun. I have a "coral" one that I put in that box... not as valuable as the reds, true pinks, lavenders, and blues. But I enjoy them. Congrats!

 

[MMtwo]

Looks pretty to me!

Thank you

I find these "off-color" spinels to be a lot of fun. I have a "coral" one that I put in that box... not as valuable as the reds, true pinks, lavenders, and blues. But I enjoy them. Congrats!

Thank you. I would love to see your coral stone. This is all a learning experience and I look forward to eventually making it to a large gem show.

 

[Autumn in New England]

Thank you


Thank you. I would love to see your coral stone. This is all a learning experience and I look forward to eventually making it to a large gem show.

Sure... she's around 4.5ct. Sometimes they refer to these stones as "padparadscha spinel," because they're orangey-pink. But I don't think they look anything like true pad sapphires. It seems to be an attempt to raise their market value, but they're still priced rather reasonably comparatively speaking.

Your new stone will be a great autumn piece... a rich rusty red!!

 

[MMtwo]

Sure... she's around 4.5ct. Sometimes they refer to these stones as "padparadscha spinel," because they're orangey-pink. But I don't think they look anything like true pad sapphires. It seems to be an attempt to raise their market value, but they're still priced rather reasonably comparatively speaking.

Your new stone will be a great autumn piece... a rich rusty red!!

I like the color very much. I like the orange flecks within. Does it flash orange or pink?

 

[Autumn in New England]

I like the color very much. I like the orange flecks within. Does it flash orange or pink?

I'd say she's predominantly a warm pink with orange flashes. That's the beauty part of these stones... the color blends are like fingerprints - different for each gem.

 

[MMtwo]

Oh I get it! Neat, I can see those little orange bits and wondered how she "acts". I appreciate your show and tell. As always, a delight.

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

Heh, so I spoke about liking stones that were not so top drawer. Here is my incoming native cut, rather wonky orange brown 2.27 spinel pendant. I'm still excited! I think it does "read" as a garnet.

Color: orange brown
Weight: 2.27cts
Size: 8.8x6.1x4.6mm
Natural: Unheated, untreated, no oil
Origin: Vietnam

that is awsome