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 Spinel, 2.57 cts, Sri Lanka |
 Spinel, 2.41 cts |
Called the daughter of Ruby, the Spinel has been treasured throughout history. The “Black Prince Ruby” in the British Imperial Crown is actually a spinel, as are many of the famous “rubies” in other royal collections. Admired for its intense color and excellent clarity, the spinel is rarer than sapphires and rubies. The magnificent spinels in this collection feature a brilliant array of purple, red and pink-orange colors including padparadscha or “lotus flower.” Spinel also comes in beautiful blues, sometimes called cobalt spinel, but these are very very rare.
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17.5 cts deep pink freeform, Sri Lanka |