Peter Torraca red spinel ring

[MakingTheGrade]

So I recently cannibalized some rings to get diamonds for a graduate 5 stone, which meant I was left with some settings. I really liked this custom setting which is 18k yellow and platinum, and so found a nice peter torraca red spinel to put in it! My jeweler is great, the original prongs had to be cut to get the diamond out, but she rebuilt all the plat prongs to fit this slightly bigger stone and it looks great!

The spinel was originally posted by Niel who was looking for an ering stone for a family member, luckily for me she chose a different direction! I think it was for the best since this red spinel isn't really what I would call a true "Red", it definitely has hints of orange or pink depending on the lighting, it's not the pure stop light red of my burmese red spinel although in diffuse daylight it can get close. But it is beautiful and definitely no brown or gray in sight.

0.74ct, 5.31x5.34x3.59mm.

It's a grey rainy day so sadly no nice daylight pics where the spinel looks most red. But I hope you enjoy anyways, if the weather clears up, I"ll add more photos.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

My camera is picking up more pink than is there, reds are hard to photograph!

 

[Kelli]

It's gorgeous! I especially love that last close up shot. Yum!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

glowy

 

[Pretzel]

That is a gorgeous colour! Very close to what I am searching for.

 

[FrekeChild]

Love it MTG! Any profile shots?

 

[katharath]

That's really beautiful...the more red spinels I see, the more in love I become. That one looks so beautifully cut.

 

[RTFrog]

Congrats MTG - What a beautiful Peter stone and graceful setting.

 

[JewelFreak]

Wonderful color -- interesting in different lights. It looks super in that setting!

--- Laurie

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Love it MTG! Any profile shots?

Now there are
It's super low and comfy.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

It's got a lot of punch for its size.

 

[Niel]

Oh I'm so haply for you! Though this little baby is breaking my heart a little as I almost got it for myself.

Just perfect little size and the color is mesmerizing. I love the shifts to pink and orange. Your right L didn't want pink. It wasn't right for her. Looks just great with the setting. You were meant for it. Lol.

 

[pregcurious]

What a sweet ring!

 

[chrono]

A very different flavour but still pretty and well cut.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

It's still grey and cloudy, but I wanted to add some pics of the spinel in cooler daylight, it looks much more red and saturated, although my photos don't really convey the pretty red.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

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[MakingTheGrade]

Last few, still can't get the color right, but it was fun trying!

 

[FrekeChild]

Love it MTG! I need to bug my jeweler....

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Love it MTG! I need to bug my jeweler....

Thanks!

I attempted more photos with my phone...let's see

 

[MakingTheGrade]

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[Indylady]

Gorgeous!! I love that spinel. I'm also curious about your graduated diamond ring--is it complete?

 

[Niel]

i keep coming back to at this ring.

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Your ring is lovely, and I love the way the spinel glows in your pics. Enjoy!

 

[periwinkle]

that's a pretty ring!

 

[minousbijoux]

MTG: its so awesome that you have such a great jeweler who can do so much for you in such a competent manner - and it sounds like quickly and cheaply to boot (at least I've got that sense from prior posts of yours).

 

[MakingTheGrade]

MTG: its so awesome that you have such a great jeweler who can do so much for you in such a competent manner - and it sounds like quickly and cheaply to boot (at least I've got that sense from prior posts of yours).

Yes, I LOVE her!
She rebuilt all the platinum prongs and set the stone for a whopping $80.

And my wax is ready for my 5 stone reset, seeing it tomorrow!


It's frustrating that I can't capture on camera the gorgeous red color this spinel is in daylight, it's extremely glowy and fiery and amaze balls! Peter was not lying when he described it to me as a saturated and wonderful stone.

 

[indigoblue]

Hey everybody. I'm happy to announce that I am now the owner of this sweet ring. MTG was right about not capturing the true red color of this stone in her pictures. It's a small but very well cut stone. The setting is dainty but surprisingly heavy for its size. I love it. Thanks MTG!

 

[Hivona]

Hey everybody. I'm happy to announce that I am now the owner of this sweet ring. MTG was right about not capturing the true red color of this stone in her pictures. It's a small but very well cut stone. The setting is dainty but surprisingly heavy for its size. I love it. Thanks MTG!

Nice!!!! I love Peter’s gems, I’ve purchased 5 and all are fantastically cut! I saw this ring but it was too small for me, by quite a bit. I’m so glad someone found it and will love it! Wear it in good health!

 

[2Neesers]

Hey everybody. I'm happy to announce that I am now the owner of this sweet ring. MTG was right about not capturing the true red color of this stone in her pictures. It's a small but very well cut stone. The setting is dainty but surprisingly heavy for its size. I love it. Thanks MTG!

It’s beautiful . Congrats on your purchase!