Burma Red Spinel Ring
An absolutely perfect and stunning oval unheated red spinel from Burma weighing 1.07 carats (certified, of course). The color is outstanding. The term for this color on the current gem market is “Jedi” spinel but they used to be known as “balas rubies” because until the late 18th Century, spinels and rubies were thought to be the same. The term “balas” is possibly derived from a sanskrit word that means “crimson-coloured”. The Russian crown jewels of Catherine the Great and the British Crown Jewel known as the “Black Prince’s Ruby” are actually spinels and not rubies as once thought. Spinels are addictive once you discover them. Email me if you’d like a video.
spinel, 1.07 carats Burma unheated
22k gold, 7 grams, with a solid (not hollowed) back
size 7 and is sizable within reason
An absolutely perfect and stunning oval unheated red spinel from Burma weighing 1.07 carats (certified, of course). The color is outstanding. The term for this color on the current gem market is “Jedi” spinel but they used to be known as “balas rubies” because until the late 18th Century, spinels and rubies were thought to be the same. The term “balas” is possibly derived from a sanskrit word that means “crimson-coloured”. The Russian crown jewels of Catherine the Great and the British Crown Jewel known as the “Black Prince’s Ruby” are actually spinels and not rubies as once thought. Spinels are addictive once you discover them. Email me if you’d like a video.
spinel, 1.07 carats Burma unheated
22k gold, 7 grams, with a solid (not hollowed) back
size 7 and is sizable within reason
An absolutely perfect and stunning oval unheated red spinel from Burma weighing 1.07 carats (certified, of course). The color is outstanding. The term for this color on the current gem market is “Jedi” spinel but they used to be known as “balas rubies” because until the late 18th Century, spinels and rubies were thought to be the same. The term “balas” is possibly derived from a sanskrit word that means “crimson-coloured”. The Russian crown jewels of Catherine the Great and the British Crown Jewel known as the “Black Prince’s Ruby” are actually spinels and not rubies as once thought. Spinels are addictive once you discover them. Email me if you’d like a video.
spinel, 1.07 carats Burma unheated
22k gold, 7 grams, with a solid (not hollowed) back
size 7 and is sizable within reason