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icy_jade

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Hahaha I also really liked the heart that @YC got but I ended up with this instead. Included and native cut but the stones with nicer cuts etc couldn’t beat the color or the glow of this Mahenge spinel... 4.1ct

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Indoor low natural light - in temp setting for pics
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in shopping mall and making my other mahenge look bad
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during gem shopping
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My Thanos collection is growing! Muahahahaha...
 
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Niffler75

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Oh that is stunning! :kiss2: 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.
 

Polabowla

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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.

Gorgeous ❤
 

mellowyellowgirl

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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!
 

icy_jade

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Oh that is stunning! :kiss2: 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.

I know what you mean. I started out thinking of getting perfect gemstones with precision cuts but have since realized that I am really quite forgiving of flaws if I love the stone.


Fabulous Icy!!!! Seriously you ladies have excellent taste!

There were many beauties! Unfortunately funds are limited.


@mellowyellowgirl , thank you! It is no secret how you feel about flowers and heart shaped gemstones.:lol:

@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.

sister gems! I think so too.


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!

Window is small. Should be fine after setting. Fat cute heart shape

Not sure how to set. I think I will wait and see if any stock settings as usual.
 

Niffler75

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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. :mrgreen2: Mother nature will leave her fingerprints!
 

prs

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Two absolutely gorgeous Mahenges!!

Did Wriston strike again? =)2
 

YC

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Two absolutely gorgeous Mahenges!!

Did Wriston strike again? =)2

Not from him this time round. These are from a seller @icy_jade found.


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. :mrgreen2: Mother nature will leave her fingerprints!

Have you posted the stone somewhere for us to admire?;)2
 

Niffler75

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I'm going to start a separate thread as I am remodelling my engagement ring recycling the gold. I could do with some advice on styles and am working on a budget. So happy I found these boards as am new on here! ;)2
 

icy_jade

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Not mine but I figured some eye candy never harms anyone...

Wriston brought in a pile, and I mean literally a pile of mahenge spinels that I happily went through yesterday...

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And shortlisted 6 spinels that I was rather tempted by, despite my recent acquisition. Some more tempting than others... hmm...

Anyway I was there in the evening just before sunset and the light was pretty bad so I arrowed my spinel for comparison... irl the spinels are quite pretty obviously
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Was particularly tempted by the one next to mine here...
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icy_jade

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Read a post by an IG seller dissing mahenge spinels as being sleepy/silky and wannabe vs Burmese red spinels. So came back to go through all the beautiful spinels in this thread and I’m like... really?? Anyway ok fine is personal opinions and all that.

Did make me take out my ring to wear today... still love how neon it can look
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Ionysis

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Couldn’t resist an update to this thread. My new sleepy spinel ring.

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wordie89

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Mahenge are so saturated. Love the sleepy ones as they seem to glow! Beautiful and what a nice chance to revisit thread! Thx
 

CSpan

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My goodness that glows! I'll take sleepy any day for a presence like that.
 

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@Ionysis -What a stunner! I love how you chose yellow gold which IMHO really makes your lovely Mahenge pop.
 

Cerulean

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Couldn’t resist an update to this thread. My new sleepy spinel ring.

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:eek2:

Dreamy....just DREAMY. I loooove the combo of sleepy and vibrant.
 

bright&shiny

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Couldn’t resist an update to this thread. My new sleepy spinel ring.

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I’m actually breathless. That is fantastic! Did I miss the thread with all the details? I might be
 

MissyBeaucoup

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Lovely to see these beautiful spinels—the new ones as well as the treasured faves!
 

blingbae

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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.

Have you set this yet? Would love to see photos!!
 

YC

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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.
 

blingbae

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@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.

Can't wait to see when you do! Its stunning!!
 
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