Mahenge Spinel UV Photo

[cellentani]

So...pulled out the UV light tonight because the kids were playing with fluorescent markers. While they were ooohing and ahhing over what they'd written on their hands, I ran to get my Mahenge spinel. I still can't quite capture the brilliance of the glow - it's just stunning in person! Even DH was impressed, lol. Anyway, thought I'd share.

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Cellantini, I wish I had been able to see this beauty set in person! It was just amazing as a loose stone; set, it's spectacular!!!!!

 

[innerkitten]

Cool pics. Do you have anymore photos of the ring without uv?

 

[cellentani]

Thanks Lauren, and you know, I have a feeling you will see this in person some day!

Hi innerkitten - I do have some regular photos; just give me a sec.

 

[cellentani]

Here's the same ring in natural light.

 

[packrat]

Ohhh how lovely! Amazing!

 

[chictomato]

Very pretty ! Both fluorescence and non fluorescence state.

 

[baby nurse]

It's a gorgeous stone and an amazing setting

Are those Leon prongs?

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

That's just gorgeous Cellentani. I've always loved that stone!

 

[Fly Girl]

I love that stone and your ring is beautiful. Gorgeous photos of the red fluorescence. Thanks for much for the new pictures.

 

[Gempassion]

That is such a beautiful ring! Awesome UV photo! Is that the mahenge from finewater?

 

[mochi]

Your ring is absolutely gorgeous!!

 

[innerkitten]

Omg that ring is so pretty!! I don't think I've ever seen it here before. I must have missed it or something :-/
Where did you get the stone?

Thanks for posting the extra pics.

 

[Lovinggems]

Beautiful ring, who made it for you? I love your spinel, it was cut by Gary Braun?

 

[VapidLapid]

Super cool! Gorgeous stone gorgeous ring,and I love the flor also in that one diamond in the halo

 

[blithesome71]

Elegant jewelry as always

 

[JewelFreak]

Cellantani, what a knockout! Did you hear me sigh all the way from here?

--- Laurie

 

[AustenNut]

Wow, what a gorgeous spinel and ring. Thanks so much for posting this!

 

[T L]

Beautiful! Thanks for posting!

 

[chrono]

OMG! When did I miss seeing the set Mahenge? I don't recall seeing this setting.
When was it made?
Who made it?

 

[Nashville]

That's one gorgeous ring!

 

[Arkteia]

I wish one could wear fluorescent lamp on his/her forehead day and night, this stone looks fantastic in the UV light!
The color is great, and the cut fa-an-tastic!

 

[Kismet]

It's a gorgeous ring! And I'm jealous that your fluorescent photos turned out so well; mine always come out purple.

 

[cellentani]

Awww, thanks everyone for your wonderful comments - it's really nice to hear from all of you. I'll just respond to everyones' questions, instead of answering individually - hope that's not bad manners (or at least no worse than my grammar).

The spinel is from Gary Braun, and I've had it since around November of last year. It's 2.3ct, and 8.3 x 6.2mm. With the exception of earring stones, most of my CS purchases are near or over the 3ct mark, so I worried about the size and shrinkage syndrome (I have that disease BAD), but you know, the stone looks bigger after being set. So while it doesn't cover my chubby little finger completely, the stone's presence will hopefully draw your eye inward and make my finger appear slimmer; at least in theory, right?

I lucked out on the setting - I just happened to come across it in the jewelers case, and it couldn't have been a more perfect fit. The delicate halo seems to enhance the size without distracting, and the color seems even better and more saturated after being set.
So no, it's not a Leon, but I melt over the prongs every time I look at it - the benchman did a fantastic job!

Here's a hand shot:

 

[Zzz]

wow! the stone looks amazing in UV light

 

[brandy_z28]

I just happened to come across it in the jewelers case, and it couldn't have been a more perfect fit. The delicate halo seems to enhance the size without distracting, and the color seems even better and more saturated after being set.
So no, it's not a Leon, but I melt over the prongs every time I look at it - the benchman did a fantastic job!

Here's a hand shot:

That setting wasn't custom made for your mahenge?! Wowza, you fooled me! It's beautiful cellentani!!

 

[babyness]

That setting is absolutely divine!

The spinel is gorgeous too.

 

[Laila619]

How cool!

What a stunning spinel and ring!