My Pink Spinel from AC Stones

[Joolskie]

Okay, so evidently I was not the only one who enjoyed the sale at AC Stones today. LOL! I have had my eye on this spinel for a while now. And the sale gave me the perfect reason why I absolutely HAD to purchase it today.

Here is the description:

Pink Spinel (J) .82 ct. 5.5 mm. [Gec: N] Square cut. Just short of flawless at 10x with medium very slightly purplish pink color.

I can't wait to see it in person...

 

[marcy]

Ooh, that''s gorgeous. I love spinels.

 

[Linda W]

Love the color!!!!!

Linda

 

[chrono]

Lucky you!

It looks like everyone had a great time shopping at ACS yesterday.

 

[Catmom]

Ooooo, love the shape, cut and color! Can''t wait to see it in person.

 

[Kismet]

Lovely color, Joolski. What will you do with it?

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

When I read the title of your thread, I thought you bought that horn/freeform shaped pink spinel that was such a stunner! This one is to die for also! Well done!

cheers--Sharon

 

[chrono]

Joolskie,
You MUST bring this spinel to the next Lancaster G2G!

 

[Stone Hunter]

WOW that looks very very nice. Spinels are really hot on PS right now. I like the color on this one and the cut looks interesting too.

Setting ideas?

Edited to add: Do you think it is big enough mm wise for a ring? Or do you have other plans for it?

 

[chrono]

Date: 8/2/2007 11:19:57 AM
Author: Stone Hunter
WOW that looks very very nice. Spinels are really hot on PS right now. I like the color on this one and the cut looks interesting too.

Setting ideas?

Edited to add: Do you think it is big enough mm wise for a ring? Or do you have other plans for it?

Why not? I have a few stones that are 6 mm, set in a ring.

 

[Stone Hunter]

I''m new at colored stones and can''t visualize what 6mm would really look like on my hand.

I have holed punched a circle and that is 6.5mm and it looks small to me. BUT it''s just a flat piece of paper to give me an idea. Its''s not a real 3 dimen gemstone, with personality and color. So it only gives me a small idea. So I thought I''d ask cause you guys have done this before.

 

[Joolskie]

Stone Hunter... check out the thread about my sapphire solitaire! The sapphire is 5mm. The diamond in my e-ring is also 5mm.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-sapphire-solitaire.66348/

Actually, ever since I had the blue sapphire set as a solitaire, I have imagined having a series of colored stone solitaires to wear as RHR. I could pick a solitaire depending on what color mood I am in that day. LOL!

I am thinking that this spinel will be the second in the series...

 

[Stone Hunter]

Yes that is a gorgeous stone! And it looks great on your hand. I really like your idea about having many many stone solitaries!

 

[Kaleigh]

What a gorgeous spinel, the color is yummy!!

 

[Skippy123]

So cool; there were a couple of sapphires I was eyeing and when I went to put them in the shopping cart it said sold. You have a beauty there!

 

[Joolskie]

Okay guys... I have been out of town with limited computer access for the past week. Now that I am home, I have managed to take some real life photos of my beautiful new spinel.

Enjoy!

 

[Joolskie]

Extreme close-up... LOL!

 

[Joolskie]

Here is a shot I took on my patio. It really shows the color...

 

[Joolskie]

Hand shot #1

 

[Joolskie]

Hand shot #2

 

[Linda W]

It is beautiful and I love the color!!! How are you going to set it????


Linda

 

[Stone Hunter]

Date: 8/18/2007 10:45:17 AM
Author: Joolskie
Here is a shot I took on my patio. It really shows the color...

This is my favorite shot of it. The cut and color look lovely. Any photos of settings you''re thinking about?

 

[ivanadiamond]

It''s beautiful! The color is amazing!!!

I love spinels!

 

[Miranda]

What a beautiful stone! I love the pink color.

 

[Harleigh]

That is very pretty...I just LOVE pink!

Can''t wait to see how you decide to set it!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

Love the color and the cut!

 

[Joolskie]

I am not sure what I would like to do. My budget is not all that big right now. So, I have been adding to my small gem collection without thinking much about settings. This spinel is such a glorious pink which brings out a bit of the girly girl in me. When I look at it, I imagine a delicate setting with some sparkle to it.

Now that I have a purple spinel and a pink spinel... what I would really like to do is add blue and red to my collection!

 

[Tacori E-ring]

However you set it rose gold would bring out its color (just an idea!)

 

[simplysplendid]

This is a very pretty stone! Love the colour and cut and second the idea of setting it is rose gold!

 

[snlee]

Date: 8/19/2007 2:10:53 AM
Author: Tacori E-ring
Love the color and the cut!

Ditto!