Spinel 1.36 ct tanzanite A fine pure red spinel

A fine pure red spinel from small-scale mining in Luc Yen

perfectly balancing color and brilliance

cut into an elegant emerald cut and mined in small-scale operations in the Umba Valley

Zircon is among the oldest gemstone materials on Earth

Spinel 1.36 ct tanzanite A fine pure red spinelAn elegant mid pink spinel from small scale mining in Luc Yen, Vietnam. 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 beyondmaking it a captivating