{"product_id":"1-46-carat-natural-vivid-red-spinel-tanzania","title":"1.46 Carat Natural Vivid Red Spinel – Tanzania","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.46 carat natural red spinel from Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, displaying the rich crimson-to-vivid-red flashes that make fine red spinel one of the most desirable varieties in the spinel family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut into a classic cushion shape, this stone combines deep red body color with intense flashes of brighter red as it moves through the light. Its natural inclusions remain visible under magnification and are part of the individual character of the gemstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost importantly, the accompanying gemological report identifies the stone as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enatural spinel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and states \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“No Indication of Heat.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Spinel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.46 carats\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eColor\/Hue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vivid Red\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cushion Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.99 × 6.31 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(see report for complete depth measurement)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No indication of heat\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHardness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Loose gemstone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGemological Report:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e AIG – American International GemLab\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eReport No.:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e GEM20260910180213\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Red Spinel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor centuries, exceptional red spinels were sometimes mistaken for ruby because of their remarkable color. Today, natural red spinel is recognized as a distinct gemstone prized by collectors for its combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecolor, brilliance, durability, and rarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many colored gemstones routinely encountered with treatment, this specimen’s report states \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eno indication of heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it particularly appealing to collectors seeking natural material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tanzanian origin adds another dimension to the stone. East Africa has become an important source of exceptional spinel, including highly saturated red and pink material sought in the international colored-stone market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffered at $3,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent candidate for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom ring or pendant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or for preservation as a loose collector gemstone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact gemstone pictured is the gemstone you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Macro photography and strong lighting reveal details, inclusions, reflections, and color zoning that may appear differently under normal viewing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rogue Valley Gem Exchange ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52428750913832,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4059\/6008\/files\/IMG-6453.png?v=1789806753","url":"https:\/\/shop.roguevalleygemexchange.com\/products\/1-46-carat-natural-vivid-red-spinel-tanzania","provider":"Rogue Valley Gem Exchange ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}