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Lot 243
Very Fine, Classic Red Spinel
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7 December 2016, 10:00 PST
Los AngelesSold for US$22,500 inc. premium
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Very Fine, Classic Red Spinel
Burma
For centuries spinel was misidentified as ruby, e.g. Edward the Black Prince's "Ruby" in the British Crown jewels is, in fact, a magnificent red spinel. With gemological advances this confusion has now ceased and the gemstone has since emerged as a highly desirable stone in its own right. The rich red color of the present gem-quality stone illustrates how that original gemological confusion could have taken place. The color of the present example is exemplary: it is neither too dark nor too light. From the sought-after locality of Burma, this classic spinel has been faceted as a cushion-shape stone to best reveal its outstanding attributes: a deep red color with excellent clarity and luster. Weighing approximately 4.14 carats and measuring 10.30 x 9.20 x 5.9mm
For centuries spinel was misidentified as ruby, e.g. Edward the Black Prince's "Ruby" in the British Crown jewels is, in fact, a magnificent red spinel. With gemological advances this confusion has now ceased and the gemstone has since emerged as a highly desirable stone in its own right. The rich red color of the present gem-quality stone illustrates how that original gemological confusion could have taken place. The color of the present example is exemplary: it is neither too dark nor too light. From the sought-after locality of Burma, this classic spinel has been faceted as a cushion-shape stone to best reveal its outstanding attributes: a deep red color with excellent clarity and luster. Weighing approximately 4.14 carats and measuring 10.30 x 9.20 x 5.9mm
Saleroom notices
This lot is accompanied by an American Gemological Laboratories report number CS 70346 dated September 30, 2015 stating that the red spinel of 4.14 carats is natural, with no gemological evidence of enhancements and that it originates from Burma.