1.28 Ct. Spinel from Tanzania

This 1.28 carat oval red spinel from Tanzania stands out in a market crowded with treated stones and lower quality imitations, offering collectors and investors a truly exceptional option, the gem measures 7.47 by 5.64 by 3.67 mm, it features a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes sparkle and light return, it is eye clean when evaluated at eye level, it shows vivid color intensity and an excellent polish, and it carries the significant advantage of no enhancement, all attributes that place it above many commercially available red gemstones in both aesthetic appeal and long term value. Compared with rubies of similar appearance, this spinel delivers the striking pure red hue with cleaner clarity and without the common heat treatments or lead glass filling often seen in rubies, and compared with other spinels on the market this specimen is superior because of its intense natural color, fine cut proportions and transparent clarity, these factors combine to make it a rare, ready to set gemstone that offers both beauty and assurance.

From an investment perspective this Tanzanian red spinel is well positioned for appreciation, natural, untreated red spinels have been gaining recognition among collectors, gem dealers and institutional buyers, demand is rising as more connoisseurs seek alternatives to traditionally dominant stones, provenance from Tanzania adds premium appeal because the region is now known for producing well colored, clean spinels, scarcity of top grade untreated material means that well documented pieces tend to outperform lower quality stock over time, spinel also benefits from strong physical properties with a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale which combines durability with ease of care, for investors this translates into a low maintenance asset that retains aesthetic appeal, liquidity through reputable auction houses and private dealers, and the potential for steady value appreciation. The Natural Gemstone Company sources and vets each gem rigorously, we provide transparent information and supporting documentation to help you buy confidently, for collectors and investors seeking a superior entry into colored gemstone investment, this 1.28 carat Tanzanian red spinel represents a compelling blend of rarity, beauty and future upside.