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I went shopping with 2 fellow PSers ( they may identify themselves in other threads or subsequent posts). The last thing I was planning to buy was another pink gemstone simply because I have quite a few pinks. However, when the vendor showed us his Mahenge spinels, I was unable to resist. It is such a bright happy pink! And it performs well under different lighting conditions.
Many of you will notice that it is windowed and included. Despite its imperfections and the heart shape, I was drawn to it. So the next project is to set it so that I can enjoy it further.
It is 2.61 carats, by the way.
Oh that is stunning! I absolutely adore spinel! I think sometimes you just have to accept a few inclusions if they do not detract from the overall beauty of the stone.
Fabulous Icy!!!! Seriously you ladies have excellent taste!
@mellowyellowgirl , thank you! It is no secret how you feel about flowers and heart shaped gemstones.
@icy_jade 's pink spinel is big and gorgeous. Our stones look similar in colour and glow, except @icy_jade's has a better cut. I think that these may be from a same batch.
I honestly don't see anything wrong with the cut.
I suspect because the colour is so strong and fabulous, any windows are no longer an issue.
OMG I cannot wait to see how you ladies set it!
Two absolutely gorgeous Mahenges!!
Did Wriston strike again?
You can chase perfection and never find it! I have just received an orange red 2.6 ct spessartite today. Super excited as it is perfect for me. Eye clean aside from a small inclusion on one side. May be a little on the dark side for some but I love the slightly redder spessartites. Mother nature will leave her fingerprints!
@ icy_jade, you're killing me...
They are so nice right? I really enjoyed looking at the pile of stones...
I went shopping with 2 fellow PSers ( they may identify themselves in other threads or subsequent posts). The last thing I was planning to buy was another pink gemstone simply because I have quite a few pinks. However, when the vendor showed us his Mahenge spinels, I was unable to resist. It is such a bright happy pink! And it performs well under different lighting conditions.
Many of you will notice that it is windowed and included. Despite its imperfections and the heart shape, I was drawn to it. So the next project is to set it so that I can enjoy it further.
It is 2.61 carats, by the way.
Have you set this yet? Would love to see photos!!
@emegumi
Unfortunately no... I could not come up with any interesting idea other than with a single halo and maybe tilted a little along its long axis, but thought it looked a little boring....And now with the high gold prices, I think I will wait till I have better inspiration.