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0.26 Ct. Purplish Pink Spinel from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Nov 19
Item ID: | K33175 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 3.89 Width: 2.98 Height: 2.44 |
Weight: | 0.26 Ct. |
Color: help | Purplish Pink |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Asscher - Octagon |
Cut: | Asscher Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $1,154 |
This extraordinary purplish pink spinel is a rare discovery for connoisseurs who seek a distinctive combination of color, cut, and provenance. We present one transparent 0.26 carat asscher octagon spinel, expertly faceted to asscher proportions with dimensions of 3.89 by 2.98 by 2.44 mm. Its intense color intensity is striking and uncommon at this size, a vivid purplish pink hue that outshines many larger stones of more muted tone. The clarity is graded slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the stone displays an excellent polish that allows light to dance from the step facets with exceptional brilliance. Importantly this spinel has no enhancement and is naturally formed in Tanzania, a region renowned for producing some of the finest spinels, yet rarely offering this precise marriage of intense hue and refined asscher cutting in a gem under a third of a carat.
Rarity in both size and color elevates this piece beyond a mere gemstone into the realm of collectible art. Spinels of intense purplish pink coloration are scarce, and finding one with such a clean, transparent appearance and a meticulous asscher octagon faceting is exceptionally rare. Most comparable purplish pink spinels at market tend to be either lighter in saturation or larger with less consistent color zoning, making this exact specimen a highly sought after option for bespoke designers and private collectors who demand exclusivity. The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to offer this gem as a solitary treasure that suits intimate solitaire settings, halo accents for high jewelry commissions, or as the centerpiece of a custom heirloom. Availability is limited, and when an untreated, Tanzanian spinel of this precise profile appears, it is typically acquired quickly by those who recognize its singularity. If you appreciate the privilege of owning a gem that places you among an elite few, we invite you to inquire about this purplish pink asscher octagon spinel and explore bespoke mounting and certification options through The Natural Gemstone Company.
