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What do you think of this red spinel?

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I''m really loving all the different colors you can get!

From: http://www.customgemstones.com/SPINEL/sp1221.html

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Way way way way too dark. His stones are overlit in the photos as it is. If it''s dark in the photo, it will look black in person.
 
THANK YOU! I am brand new to spinel...and I think I want something red. I know that is $$$$$.
 
Yes it''s kind of dark. Plus his photos tend to show the stones one shade lighter.
 
Date: 3/17/2010 2:41:33 PM
Author: ShinyIsMyFavoriteColor
THANK YOU! I am brand new to spinel...and I think I want something red. I know that is $$$$$.
Unfortunately, you're going to have to spend quite a bit to get a red spinel that doesn't go extinct. I don't think Dan Stair sells that quality of red spinel. His stones are priced more for the budget conscious.
 
I agree with everyone else that it is going to be very dark in person. At best, you might get some purplish red flash under strong lighting. You are correct that a nice bright red is going to cost $$$$$.
 
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