Spinel 0.62 ct zircon A richly saturated green-blue sapphire

A richly saturated green-blue sapphire from Songea

sourced from small-scale mining operations in Kenya

A magnificent purple sapphire from Madagascar

A precision-cut pink spinel from Luc Yen

A wonderful purplish oval sapphire from small-scale mining in Madagascar

Spinel 0.62 ct zircon A richly saturated green-blue sapphireA fine purplish spinel from small scale mining in Luc Yen, Vietnam, displaying bright color and natural elegance. 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