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Loose Spinel, Cushion Cut 5.04 Carat Red Solitaire
Located in Greensboro, NC
Weight: 5.04ct
Cut: Cushion
Color: Red
Dimensions (mm): 11.25 x 10.18 x 6.66
Condition: New
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Cushion Cut Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
: Cushion
Color: Red
Treatment: Non / Natural
Certificate: On Demand
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The red spinel gemstone is linked to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
.85 Carat Cushion Cut Unset Loose Unmounted Red Spinel Gemstone
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
! Petite and absolutely stunning, this cushion-shaped spinel weighs .85 carat and measures 5.92 x.4.80
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Fine Deep Blue Natural Spinel 1.04ct Cushion Cut Loose Rare Gem
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Deep Blue Natural Spinel 1.04ct Cushion Cut 8.4x4mm Loose Rare Gem
Natural Vivid Blue Spinel
Category
20th Century Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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Natural Loose Red Burmese Spinel Cushion Cut Gemstone 1.60 Carat
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Loose Spinel
Weight: 1.60 Carats
Dimension: 7x5.9x4.6 Mm
Origin: Burma
Color: Red
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Vivid Red Burmese Loose Spinel 2.70 carats Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
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Treatment : None
Origin : Burma
Cut : Cushion
Shape : Step Cushion
Indulge in the timeless allure of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.3 in D 0.19 in L 0.35 in
2.54 Carat Loose Blue Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Fancy Cushion
Shape Cushion
The 2.54 carat Blue Spinel Stone is an exquisite example of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.28 in D 0.19 in L 0.35 in
1.65 Carats Natural Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
producing some of the world's most coveted spinels. Fashioned into a Fancy Cushion Cut, its facets dance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.25 in D 0.18 in L 0.29 in
1.50 Carats Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.50 carats Natural Red Burmese Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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1.40 Carats Natural Red Loose Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
some of the world's most coveted spinels. Fashioned into a Fancy Cushion Cut, its facets dance with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.23 in D 0.16 in L 0.28 in
3.13 Carats Loose Blue Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cushion
Cut Step Cushion
The 3.13 carat Light Blue Spinel Stone is an exquisite and captivating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.29 in D 0.24 in L 0.33 in
1.75 Carats Gray Loose Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut cushion
This stunning 1.75 carats Gray Burmese Spinel Stone is a natural gemstone of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.28 in D 0.17 in L 0.3 in
2.67 carats Lavender Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
clean
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
The exquisite Lavender Spinel stone, boasting a weight of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.31 in D 0.24 in L 0.31 in
1.75 Carats Gray Loose Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cushion
Cut Fancy Cushion
The 1.75 carats Gray Burmese Spinel Stone is a captivating natural gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.25 in D 0.2 in L 0.28 in
2.55 Carats Vivid Blue Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Step Cushion
The 2.55-carat Vivid Blue Spinel Stone is an exquisite example of natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.27 in D 0.21 in L 0.34 in
2.05 carats Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Step Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
2.05 carats
7.48x6.69x4.90 mm
Treatment None
Clarity VVS
Origin Burma
Shape Cushion
Cut Step
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.27 in D 0.2 in L 0.3 in
1.55 Carats Deep Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
producing some of the world's most coveted spinels. Fashioned into a Fancy Cushion Cut, its facets dance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.28 in
1.45 Carats Natural Loose Red Burmese Stone Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.45 carats Natural Red Burmese Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.25 in D 0.17 in L 0.25 in
1.30 Carats Natural Red Loose Burmese Spinel Stone Fancy Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.30 carats Natural Red Burmese Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.23 in D 0.16 in L 0.26 in
1.35 Carats Natural Loose Red Burmese Spinel Stone Fancy Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.35 carats Red Burmese Spinel, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.25 in D 0.16 in L 0.27 in
1.60 Carats Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Fancy Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.60 carats Red Burmese Spinel, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.24 in D 0.19 in L 0.28 in
1.37 Carats Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Fancy Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.37 carats Red Burmese Spinel, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modernist Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.24 in D 0.16 in L 0.28 in
1.15 Carats Orange Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Spinel Stone. With its mesmerizing hue reminiscent of a fiery sunset, this cushion cut natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.22 in D 0.16 in L 0.25 in
Purplish Pink Loose Burmese Spinel 3.75 carats Step Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
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Treatment : None
Origin : Afghanistan
Cut : Cushion
Shape : Step Cushion
Indulge in the enchanting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.34 in D 0.23 in L 0.39 in
Exceptional Red Spinel Loose Gemstone 1.20 Lovely Spinel Loose Spinel Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spinel Loose Gemstone
WEIGHT: 1.20 Carats
DIMENSIONS: 7.4 x 5.1 x 3.6mm
CLARITY: Eye Clean
SHAPE: Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Sparkling Natural Blue Spinel Gem Cushion Cut
Located in רמת גן, IL
polish. It comes with a fancy jewelry box.
1 spinel main stone
cut: cushion
color: blue
sku: DSPV
Category
2010s Singaporean Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Brilliant Cut Natural Spinel Gemstone 1.25 Carats Loose Spinel For Jewelry Use
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Spinel Gemstone
WEIGHT: 1.25 Carats
DIMENSIONS: 6.3 x 5.2 x 4.3mm
CLARITY: SI
SHAPE: Cushion
CUT
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Silver Gray Natural Spinel Gemstone 1.80 Spinel Gemstone Loose Spinel
Located in Bangkok, TH
Silver Gray Natural Spinel Gemstone of 1.80 Carats from Burma has a wonderful cut in a Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.25 in D 0.19 in L 0.31 in
Burmese Unheated Spinel Loose Gemstone
Located in Taipei, TW
clarity with great amount of noticeable Lustre, faceted antique in cushion shape makes it even better to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Natural Red Loose Spinel Gem 1.08 Carats Spinel Gemstones Spinel Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Clarity cushion-cut, 1.08 carats loose certified spinel gemstone from Burma.
GEMSTONE TYPE Natural Red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.23 in D 0.12 in L 0.28 in
Certified Natural Dreamy Pink Cushion Cut Mahenge Spinel
Located in Kowloon, HK
mm
◆ COLOR: Vivid Orangish Pink
◆ SHAPE/CUT: Cushion/Mixed Cut
◆ ORIGIN: Tanzania
◆ ENHANCEMENT: No
Category
2010s Tanzanian Romantic Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
38.00 Carats Jedi Spinel hot pink spinels Cushion Cut Stone Natural Gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
38.00 Carats Pink Spinel Cushion Cut Stone Natural Gemstone For Top Fine Jewelry
Gemstone: Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Art Deco Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Stunning Sakura Pink Loose Spinel 1.95 Carats Spinel Stone Spinel Jewellery
Located in Bangkok, TH
Stunning Sakura Pink Loose Spinel of 1.95 carats from Burma has a wonderful cut in a Cushion shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Lovely Natural Spinel Loose Gemstone 1.15 Carats Spinel Ring Spinel Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Spinel Loose Gemstone
WEIGHT: 1.15 Carats
DIMENSIONS: 6.8 x 5.5 x 4 mm
CLARITY: VSI
SHAPE: Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Pretty Pink Loose Spinel Gemstone 1.20 Carats Spinel Jewellery Spinel Necklaces
Located in Bangkok, TH
Pretty Pink Loose Spinel Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality 1.20
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Brilliant Grey Spinel Loose Gemstone 1.40 Carats Spinel Jewellery Spinel Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
Brilliant Grey Spinel Loose Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Gorgeous Purplish Pink Loose Spinel 1.40 Carats Spinel Jewelry Spinel Rings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Purplish Pink Loose Spinel
WEIGHT 1.40 Carats
DIMENSIONS 6.5 x 6.2 x 4.7 mm
CLARITY Vvs
SHAPE Cushion
CUT
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Hot Pink Sakura Spinel Loose Stone 3.0 Carats Natural Spinel Faceted Spinel Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Hot Pink Sakura Spinel Loose Stone of 3.0 carats from Burma has a wonderful cut in a Cushion shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.28 in D 0.21 in L 0.39 in
Sweet Pink Spinel From Burma 1.50 CTS Natural Spinel Loose Spinel Certified Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sweet Pink Spinel From Burma of 1.50 carats from Burma has a wonderful cut in a Cushion shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.23 in D 0.13 in L 0.34 in
Fine Vivid Purple Pink Spinel 1.39ct Custom Cushion Cut Rare Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
Fine Vivid Purple Pink Spinel 1.39ct Custom Cushion Cut 6.5x6.4mm Rare Loose Gem
Natural Purple
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Loose Gemstones
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H 0.26 in W 0.26 in
1.50 Carats Gray Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
The 1.50 carats Gray Burmese Spinel Stone is a captivating natural gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.26 in D 0.18 in L 0.3 in
Pinkish Purple Spinel Gemstone 1.41 Carats Certified Loose Spinel for Ring
Located in Bangkok, TH
, cushion cut, 1.41 carats loose certified spinel from Burma.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE TYPE Pinkish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.25 in D 0.16 in L 0.28 in
Certified Natural Tanzania Velvety Orange Pink Cushion Cut Mahenge Spinel
Located in Kowloon, HK
mm
◆ COLOR: Vivid Orangish Pink (as the certificate stated)
◆ Shape/Cut: Cushion/mixed Cut
◆ ORIGIN
Category
2010s Tanzanian Renaissance Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.23 in D 0.15 in L 0.22 in
3.14 Carat Red Cushion Cut No Heat Burmese Spinel Certified
By Emeralds Maravellous
Located in US
Certified Cushion-Cut No Heat Burmese Red Spinel.
Gemstone: Natural Spinel
Carat Weight: 3.14
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
2.61 Carats Natural Color Change Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
clean
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
The 2.61 carats Color Change Violetish Blue Spinel Stone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 6.94 in D 5.23 in L 7.97 in
2.50 Carats Violetish Blue Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
The 2.50 carats Violetish Blue Spinel Stone showcases the exquisite beauty
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.29 in D 0.23 in L 0.29 in
2.55 Carats Light Blue Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cut Step Cushion
The 2.55-carat Light Blue Spinel Stone is an exquisite and captivating gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.27 in D 0.21 in L 0.34 in
Fantastic Purplish Pink Natural Spinel Stone 1.40 carats Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
x 4.7 mm
Clarity SI
Origin Burma
Shape Cushion
Cut Step Cushion
Treatment None
Introducing the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.22 in D 0.19 in L 0.27 in
Unique Deep Red Burmese Spinel 1.75 carats Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
VVS (Very, Very Slightly Included)
Shape Cushion
Cut Fancy Cushion
Elevate your jewelry collection
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.27 in D 0.17 in L 0.27 in
Natural Purplish Pink Burmese Spinel 2.45 carats Fancy Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
, Very Slightly Included)
Shape cushion
Cut Fancy cushion
Indulge in the enchanting allure of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.3 in D 0.17 in L 0.35 in
1.15 Carats Grayish Purple Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
The 1.15 carats Grayish Purple Burmese Spinel Stone is a captivating
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.23 in D 0.16 in L 0.27 in
certified 5.11 carats burmese red spinel natural cushion cut stone natural gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
certified 5.11 carats burmese spinel natural cushion cut stone natural gemstone
Weight: 5.11
Category
2010s Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.32 in D 0.23 in L 0.48 in
certified 5.56 carats burmese red spinel natural cushion cut stone natural gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
certified 5.56 carats burmese spinel natural cushion cut stone natural gemstone
Weight: 5.56
Category
2010s Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.38 in D 0.27 in L 0.39 in
3.24 Carat spinel cushion cut stone for jewelry natural gemstone top quality
Located in Jaipur, RJ
3.24 Carat spinel cushion cut stone for jewelry natural gemstone top quality
Weight: 3.24 Carats
Category
2010s Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
3.06 carats Light Blue Spinel Stone Step Cushion cut Natural Afghan Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape Cushion
Cut Step Cushion
The Light Blue Spinel is a captivating gemstone, boasting a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Afghan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.32 in D 0.22 in L 0.34 in
1.55 Carats Deep Red Burmese Spinel Stone Fancy Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.55 carats Red Burmese Spinel, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.27 in D 0.18 in L 0.27 in
1.20 carats Bluish Gray Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone from Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Spinel, like garnet and diamond, is singly refractive, with equal physical
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.25 in D 0.15 in L 0.27 in
GGI Certified 1.05 Carat Faceted Red Spinel From Myanmar, Loose Burmese Spinel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Clean
Shape: Cushion Cut
Treatment: Non
Certificate: On demand
Spinel gems are said to help set aside
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
GIA Certified 6.21 carats Natural Purple Spinel, August Birthstone, Loose Spinel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
• Carat: 6.21 carats
• Shape: Cushion
• Measurements: 12.67 x 10.00 x 6.53 mm
• Cut: Modified Brilliant
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sri Lankan Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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H 0.26 in W 0.4 in L 0.5 in
Dazzling Purple Spinel Cut Gemstone 1.60 Carats Spinel Ring Spinel Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Spinel Cut Gemstone
WEIGHT: 1.60 Carats
DIMENSIONS: 7.3 x 6 x 4.2
CLARITY: VSI
SHAPE: Cushion
CUT: Step
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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Loose Cushion Cut Spinel For Sale on 1stDibs
Find the exact loose cushion cut spinel you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from 18k gold, gold and platinum — can elevate any look. You can easily find a 1 antique edition and 271 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect loose cushion cut spinel among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a loose cushion cut spinel has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Merkaba, Gems and Jewels UK and Sarosi By Timeless Gems are consistently popular. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also antique cushion cut cut and brilliant cut cut versions available here, too. Finding a loose cushion cut spinel for sale for women should be easy, but there are 265 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.
How Much is a Loose Cushion Cut Spinel?
Prices for a loose cushion cut spinel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $67 and can go as high as $120,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $527.
Finding the Right loose-gemstones for You
Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry?
Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.
If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.
Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.
There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.
Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.
Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”
Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)
If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.
Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.
Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.
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