{"product_id":"3-53-carats-natural-purple-spinel-tanzania","title":"3.53 Carats | Natural Purple Spinel - Tanzania","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial 3.53-carat natural purple spinel from Tanzania, displaying a dramatic combination of deep plum, rich purple and raspberry-magenta tones. Under stronger illumination, vivid pink and magenta flashes emerge from the facets, creating a striking contrast against the stone’s darker body color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt over 3.5 carats, this is a notably large spinel. The elongated cushion-style faceting gives the gemstone a broad face-up presentation, with darker areas providing depth while brighter facets produce concentrated flashes of saturated color.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stone is naturally included, with internal characteristics visible through the center of the gemstone. These have been intentionally retained and shown rather than concealed, preserving an accurate representation of the stone’s natural character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinel has a long history of being mistaken for ruby and sapphire, including in important historic jewels. Today it is recognized as its own gem species and has become increasingly appreciated by collectors for its range of colors, durability and the fact that spinel is commonly encountered without the routine treatments associated with some other colored gemstones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone: Natural Spinel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.53 carats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Deep Purple \/ Plum \/ Raspberry-Magenta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut: Modified Elongated Cushion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarity: Naturally Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Loose Gemstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice: $1,100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its combination of substantial size, rich purple coloration and unmistakable natural character, this stone offers considerable presence as either a collector’s loose gemstone or the centerpiece of a custom one-of-a-kind jewelry design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rogue Valley Gem Exchange ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52407057547560,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4059\/6008\/files\/IMG-6310.png?v=1789719175","url":"https:\/\/shop.roguevalleygemexchange.com\/products\/3-53-carats-natural-purple-spinel-tanzania","provider":"Rogue Valley Gem Exchange ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}