The Spinel Ring
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Spinel Gemstone
The spinel ring holds one of the most best kept secrets in the gemstone world: the spinel gemstone. This gemstone can stand up to daily wear and tear, has a high degree of brilliance and fire, and comes in an array of colors including pinks, purples, blues, black, reds, and red-orange. The blue and red spinels were once believed to be a form of sapphire and ruby, but today we know that spinel has its own unique chemical make-up. Unlike rubies and sapphires, spinel is found naturally in abundance without cracks, blemishes, and inclusions in consistent eye-clean forms. The abundance of spinel, and the gemstone's natural beauty which does not require enhancements or treatments, has contributed to spinel's affordability. If you are looking for a quality gemstone ring for an affordable price, take a close look at spinel. Spinel Properties: Durability = Excellent
Hardness = 8.0
Refractive Index = 1.718
Specific Gravity = 3.60
Enhancements = Spinel is not enhanced or treated in anyway. Special Care = Due to this gemstone's high degree of durability and hardness, spinel requires no special care. Spinel is currently mined in Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Burma, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, U.S., and Vietnam (*Note: Until ethical mining standards have improved in Burma and Sri Lanka, consumers should avoid purchasing gemstones from these areas). Spinel Price Guide: The price of a spinel ring can vary widely depending foremost on the gemstone's color, then cut, carat, and clarity. On average, a quality spinel gemstone costs $150.00 per carat. However, a premium color, cut, clarity gemstone that is greater than 3 carats in size can cost as much as $1,000 per carat. The most valued colors of spinel are the ruby red spinels followed by the rare red-orange flame spinels. Followed by these colors are the sapphire blue spinels and purples. Spinel gemstones that have an intense (saturated) color are also valued much more highly than spinels with gray or washed out color tones. Spinel rings which feature a superb, custom cut, gemstone are valued higher than those with commercial cuts; faceted cuts which display the gemstone's intense colors to a maximum degree of brilliance are most desirable. As abundant eye clean spinel is found in nature, clarity does not have a huge impact on price. However, spinel which is rated a high degree of clarity (even when viewed under magnification) is valued higher than eye clean spinel. Carat size does not have a huge impact on the price of spinel until the gemstone starts to reach carats in sizes of around 3 carats or higher. Once these larger carat sizes occur the value of the stone can dramatically increase. The Meaning of Spinel: Due to spinel's obscurity and confusion with rubies and sapphires, there is no one meaning that is defined for this gemstone. However, it is believed by some wearers that spinel protects them from tension and worries and promotes a clear state of mind. Spinel Shopping Tips: If you're looking for a quality spinel ring, or affordable wedding rings or engagement rings, then you're in luck! There are plenty of high grade spinel rings available on the market today, but buyers should still be on the lookout for low quality spinel, gemstones with enhancements or treatments, and synthetics. As there is a good amount of clean spinel with a high grade of clarity on the market, buyers should not settle for anything less. Always ensure that your spinel has a good clarity rating free of visual blemishes or inclusions. There is no reason to enhance or treat spinel in anyway, so beware sellers trying to market enhanced, dyed, or treated spinel; chances are they aren't even selling you authentic spinel. The spinel market is largely free of synthetic spinel, but there are still a few out there. It is always best to have your spinel gemstone evaluated by an independent jeweler who can easily confirm if your ring contains true, quality, spinel. Never purchase a ring without a refund policy, and stick with experienced and reputable jewelers to make sure your purchase is a quality authentic spinel ring.
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