Spinel 2.48 ct spinel A fine pink malaya garnet

A fine pink malaya garnet with subtle orange secondary tones

This gem displays beautiful natural inclusions that are barely visible to the naked eye

and outstanding color

cut into a contemporary oval

Spinel 2.48 ct spinel A fine pink malaya garnetA berry colored spinel from Luc Yen, Vietnam. The small natural inclusions do not diminish its beauty. Once mistaken for ruby or sapphire, spinel is now rightly celebrated for its exceptional brilliance, vivid color, and impressive durability. With a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale and excellent toughness, it is well suited for everyday jewelry. Spinel occurs in a wide range of striking huesfrom fiery red and electric pink to cobalt blue and