Pink Spinel! I just bought this little one!

[mellowyellowgirl]

Been nosing around looking for a spinel for a while but nothing called out to me!

Stumbled on this little guy and it called out to me!

2.10 cts cushion cut. I like the soft colour and the cut looks pretty in the picture.
Measurements are 6.8 X 6.8 X 5.3mm

 

[junebug17]

Pretty I love that soft pink color! Looks nicely cut to me too - it’s actually a nice size! Post pics and let us know what you think when you get it.

 

[chatoyancy]

Very pretty and delicate in color. Enjoy!

 

[alene]

Pretty stone! I just bought one of his spinels too, love the cut!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Oh that's a pretty one! Nice size too, can't wait to see what you do with it.

 

[marcy]

Very pretty stone and great color. I'll look forward to seeing what you do with it.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

I have no idea what I'm going to do with it which is strange for me. I normally like to halo everything lol.

Trying to avoid a halo but we shall see!

I will be plaguing all of you for ideas when I get my hands on it.

 

[Burmesedaze]

Maybe in rose gold?

 

[lilmosun]

Very nice and not so little!!

 

[T L]

I would contrast it with pale green stones. The thing is that the color reminds me of pink flesh and while pretty, it may disappear with your skin as a backdrop, unless you have very dark skin. Pale green side stones, since you want to avoid a halo, would be nice. I suggest peridot or pale mint garnet. They should not be too saturated as to not compete with the spinel.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

CURSE the morning school run! I missed the postie!!! Will have to collect my stone at the PO some time today *grizzles*

 

[Burmesedaze]

CURSE the morning school run! I missed the postie!!! Will have to collect my stone at the PO some time today *grizzles*

Soon enough!!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

It's here!!!! Lemme post pics!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Can I just add there is hardly any sun today! No idea how to set it but would like to go cheap n cheerful (well not too cheap but not more than $1000 for a setting I think).

RG, WG or YG?

 

[Stone Hunter]

NICE!

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

I have since had a revelation! I'm thinking 3 stone white gold! Spinel in the middle and two smallish white diamonds on the side!

I'm stressed about a brick and mortar scratching my stone though! Jeff Davies set both my zircons and peridot so I'm really wary about going off to a B&M.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Ooh just needed to add that I had a wonderful experience purchasing from Gary.

He was so lovely and helpful, especially with postage options as I am all the way in Australia. He was also super prompt in responding to my emails! Such a LOVELY, professional vendor!

Hehe I love the stone too! Looking at it in absolute abysmal lighting right now and it's still lively!

 

[alene]

Looks so pretty! Think it would look great in rose gold.