Blue Spinel Stone Value

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Blue spinel stone value.

Such lab created spinel is very commonly used in cheap birthstone jewelry and school rings since it can be created in any color. Iron spectrum has lines in blue especially at 458 plus narrow line at 478 and weak lines at 443 and 433. Spinel prices are based on color clarity size and to some degree on origin. Blue spinel is a rich cobalt blue hue rivaling some of the finest sapphires you ll see.

While all spinels are increasing in popularity it is the blue variety that is starting to attract attention of savvy gemstone buyers. Star spinels are known but are extremely rare. The most valued spinel colors are bright red cobalt blue and vivid pink and orange. Its red and blue varieties are sometimes confused with ruby or sapphire two of the gemstone variations of the mineral corundum because of their striking visual resemblance.

Some gemstones have synthetic counterparts that have essentially the same chemical physical and optical properties but are grown by man in a laboratory. Natural blue spinel is extremely rare commanding some of the highest prices seen among spinel stones. Rare blue spinel gem fancy heart cut tunduru tanzania natural untreated gemstone. Two strongest are at 686 675 plus 635 585 555 and 508.

If the stone has. It s a strongly desirable shade infrequently seen at affordable rates in today s market. This iron spectrum is distinctive vs. 115 00 1d 16h 8 30 shipping.

The exquisite range of accessories includes a selection of rings earrings necklaces and more to match every mood or ability. Because spinel has excellent hardness 8 on the mohs scale it is an gem suitable for all types of jewelry. An assessment of the following characteristics determines spinel s value. Beautiful blue spinel gemstone in custom design lab grown.

Like all spinel these stones should be eye clean and free from inclusions. Spinel is a gemstone that can be red blue purple rose black or brown in color or also colorless. When auguste verneuil perfected the flame fusion process for creating synthetic corundum in 1902 the same method was applied to the creation of synthetic spinel. From this page you can use our filters at the top or on the left hand side to find blue spinel gems by shape cut and so on.

Make offer beautiful blue spinel gemstone in custom design lab grown. Blue spinel is a very special gemstone because it is one of the few that occur naturally. Find a gemstone blue spinel with lots of varieties that spin your head well. Another historical factor contributed to spinel s value in the minds of consumers.