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2.58 Ct. Spinel from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Jan 4
Item ID: | K18004 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.37 Width: 7.15 Height: 5.6 |
Weight: | 2.58 Ct. |
Color: help | Violet |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $500 |
This transparent violet spinel weighs 2.58 carats, and measures 8.37 by 7.15 by 5.60 millimeters, presenting an elegant oval shape with a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes light return and scintillation. The color intensity is classified as intense, a depth of violet that is rare in spinel and highly sought after by connoisseurs, and the gem shows excellent polish, which enhances its mirror like facet faces and overall brilliance. Clarity is graded as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, meaning that the inclusions are minimal and do not materially affect the gem s transparency or visual impact when set in jewelry, they are consistent with natural origin and confirm the stone s untreated character. There has been no enhancement to this spinel, making it a true natural specimen from Tanzania, an origin known for producing some of the most desirable spinels in the market, and provenance from a respected locality adds measurable value for an educated buyer.
For long term appreciation and enduring beauty, this spinel combines intrinsic qualities that will continue to captivate over the years. Spinel is a hard and stable gemstone, scoring eight on the Mohs hardness scale, and this physical resilience together with the excellent polish preserves facet integrity and surface luster during normal wear. The intense natural color will not fade because there are no treatments that could alter hue over time, and the mixed brilliant cut is designed to balance color distribution with brilliance so the violet remains lively in varied lighting conditions. For collectors and those seeking an investment quality gem, the combination of notable carat weight for spinel, transparent clarity, intense natural color, and Tanzanian origin creates a piece that is both collectible and wearable. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the gem s description and provenance, and we welcome enquiries about independent certification, recommended settings to protect the stone, and professional care tips to ensure this violet spinel remains a striking heirloom for generations.
