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1.40 Carat Loose Burmese Red Spinel Faceted Red Spinel from Myanmar
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spinel
Weight: 1.40 Carats
Dimension: 6.1x6.1x4.6 Mm
Origin: Burma / Myanmar
Color: Red
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
GGI Certified 0.76 Carats Loose Red Spinel from Burma, Faceted Burmese Spinel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Gorgeous Loose Spinel
Weight: 0.76 Carats
Dimension: 5.81x4.45x3.38 Mm
Origin: Burma
Color: Red
Category
2010s Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
GGI Certified 1.05 Carat Faceted Red Spinel From Myanmar, Loose Burmese Spinel
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel
Weight : 1.05 Carats
Dimensions : 5.9x5.8x4.1 Mm
Origin : Burma Myanmar
Clarity : Eye
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
1.05 Carat Loose Red Spinel from Myanmar Burma Available for Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel
Weight : 1.05 Carats
Dimensions : 6.8x5.4x3.7 Mm
Origin : Burma Myanmar
Clarity : Eye
Category
2010s Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel, Black Spinel
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H 0.27 in W 0.22 in D 0.15 in L 0.27 in
Stunning 1.60 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel from Myanmar Burma Cushion Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Red Spinel
Weight: 1.60 Carats
Dimension: 6.8x6.9x4 Mm
Origin: Burma Myanmar
Shape: Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Baroque Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Gorgeous 1.05 Carats Natural Red Burmese Loose Spinel Ring Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel
Weight: 1.05 Carats
Dimension: 6.7x5.7x3.1 Mm
Origin: Myanmar Burma
Treatment: Non
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Baroque Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.23 in D 0.13 in L 0.27 in
Beautiful 1.45 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel From Burma Myanmar Cushion Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Red Spinel
Weight: 1.45 Carats
Dimension: 7.4x5.8x3.8 Mm
Origin: Burma Myanmar
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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
Red Burma Spinel Stone 2.05 CTS Natural Spinel Dark Red Spinel Stone From Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
Red Burma Spinel Stone of 2.05 carats from Burma has a wonderful cut in a Cushion shape, incredible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.29 in D 0.18 in L 0.3 in
Vivid Red Burmese Loose Spinel 2.70 carats Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vivid Red Burmese Loose Spinel, a captivating gemstone that exudes sophistication and charm. This
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
1.65 Carats Natural Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Spinel, a gemstone of unparalleled beauty and rarity. Exhibiting a vibrant hue reminiscent of the
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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W 0.26 in D 0.18 in L 0.26 in
1.40 Carats Natural Red Loose Burmese Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Shape cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.40 carats Natural Red Burmese
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
Stunning 1.25 Carat Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Red Spinel
Weight: 1.25 Carats
Dimension: 6.4x5.7x4.3 Mm
Origin: Burma Myanmar
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel, Black Spinel
1.35 Carats Natural Loose Burmese Red Spinel Ring Gemstone Cushion Shape
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel
Weight: 1.35 Carats
Dimension: 6.4x5.3x4.4 Mm
Origin: Myanmar
Color: z Red
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Artist Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.21 in D 0.18 in L 0.26 in
Gorgeous 1.40 Carat Cushion Shape Natural Loose Red Burmese Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Red Spinel
Weight: 1.40 Carats
Dimension: 7x6.5x3.6 Mm
Origin: Burma Myanmar
Shape: Cushion
Category
Antique 16th Century Burmese Baroque Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
1.05 Carat Natural Loose Red Spinel Ring Gem From Myanmar Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel
Weight: 1.05 Carats
Dimension: 5.5x5.5x4 Mm
Origin: Burma Myanmar
Shape: Cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.22 in D 0.16 in L 0.22 in
1.55 Carats Deep Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Burmese Spinel, a gemstone of unparalleled beauty and rarity. Exhibiting a vibrant hue reminiscent of the
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
2.05 carats Red Burmese Loose Spinel Stone Step Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Cushion
The exquisite beauty of a 2.05-carat Red Burmese Spinel is captured in its mesmerizing 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
1.35 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
Cushion
Discover the captivating allure of this exquisite 1.15 carat Orangy Red Burmese Spinel Stone
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
Exceptional Red Spinel Loose Gemstone 1.20 Lovely Spinel Loose Spinel Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exceptional Red Spinel Loose Gemstone, Available For Sale At Wholesale Price Natural High Quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Malawian Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
0.89 Carat Pinkish Red Burmese Spinel
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is home these coveted gems known for their auspicious red and
Category
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
6.43ct Cushion Red Spinel GIA Certified Burma (Myanmar) Unheated
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cut
Transparency: Transparent
Colour: Red
RESULTS
Species: Spinel
Variety:
Geographic Origin: Burma
Category
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.46 in D 0.27 in L 0.43 in
1.81 Carat Vivid Red Natural Spinel from Burma
Located in Hua Hin, TH
1.81 Carat Vivid Red Natural Spinel from Burma
Dimension: 9.34 x 7.13 x 4.28 mm
Shape: Pear
Category
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Vivid Red Spinel 3 carat Burma cushion Rare
Located in Bangkok, TH
A true Vivid Red Spinel from Burma. The gemstone doesn’t have an orange tune doesn’t have a dark
Category
2010s 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 3.28 Cts vivid red Burmese spinel cutstone natural gem quality spinel
Located in Jaipur, RJ
Burmese no heat red spinel cushion
Rare color and quality
Can be easily set into a beautiful ring
Category
2010s Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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H 0.2 in W 0.28 in L 0.4 in
Bright Blue Burmese Loose Spinel 2.45 carats Step Oval Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Loose Spinel, a true testament to nature's artistry. Weighing an impressive 2.45 carats, this gemstone
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.28 in D 0.19 in L 0.37 in
GIA Certified 1.38 Carat Natural Unheated Burmese Red Spinel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Immerse yourself in the world of natural beauty with 1.38 carats Unheated Burmese Red Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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H 0.17 in W 0.2 in L 0.28 in
GIA Certified 1.23 Carat Natural Unheated Burmese Red Spinel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the beauty of 1.23 carats Natural Unheated Burmese Red Spinel, backed by a GIA Report. This
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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H 0.19 in W 0.18 in L 0.27 in
GIA Certified 1.22 Carat Natural Unheated Burmese Red Spinel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Explore the world of fine gemstones with 1.22 carats Natural Unheated Burmese Red Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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H 0.18 in W 0.21 in L 0.26 in
GIA Certified 1.23 Carat Natural Unheated Burmese Red Spinel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Indulge in the mesmerizing beauty of 1.23 carats Natural Unheated Burmese Orange-Red Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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H 0.11 in W 0.22 in L 0.33 in
1.20 Carat Natural Loose Cushion Cut Red Spinel Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Red Spinel
Weight: 1.20 Carats
Dimension: 6.4x5.7x3.7 Mm
Origin: Burma Myanmar
Shape
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Red Spinel 9.17 Carats, Eye Clean, Burma
Located in London, GB
Red Spinel 9.17 Carats - Eye Clean - Burma
Saturation : Intense
Tone : Medium Deep
Clarity
Category
2010s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
1.60 Carats Natural Loose Red Burmese Spine Ring Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Spinel
Weight: 1.60 Carats
Dimension: 6.3x6.2x4.5 Mm
Origin: Burma / Myanmar
Treatment: Non
Category
Late 20th Century Burmese Aesthetic Movement Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.25 in D 0.18 in L 0.25 in
1.54 Carat Natural Pinkish Red Spinel from Burma No Heat
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Lovley 1.54 Carat Natural Pinkish Red Spinel from Burma
Dimension: 8.29 x 5.40 x 3.43 mm
Weight
Category
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
0.54 Carat Reddish Pink Burmese Spinel
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is home these coveted gems known for their auspicious red and
Category
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
0.68 Carat Vibrant Pink Burmese Spinel
Located in Hua Hin, TH
Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is home these coveted gems known for their auspicious red and
Category
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
certified 3.02 carats burmese red spinel natural triangular cutstone natural gem
Located in Jaipur, RJ
certified 3.02 carats burmese red spinel natural triangular cut stone natural gem
Weight: 3.02
Category
2010s Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.32 in D 0.21 in L 0.49 in
1.15 Carats Sweet Red Burmese Spinel Stone Fancy Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
cushion
Cut fancy cushion
Behold the allure of this exquisite 1.15 carats Sweet Red Burmese Spinel
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 5.61 in D 3.63 in L 6.5 in
Unique Deep Red Burmese Spinel 1.75 carats Cushion Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
with this stunning Red Burmese Spinel, a true masterpiece of nature. This rare and exquisite gemstone
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
6.40 Carats orangy red burmese spinel cutstone cushion for ring natural gemstone
Located in Jaipur, RJ
6.40 Carats orangy red burmese spinel cutstone oval for ring natural gemstone
Weight: 6.40 Carats
Category
2010s Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.36 in D 0.24 in L 0.52 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
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
55.55 Carat Burmese Red Spinel Cabochon for Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, RJ
55.55 Carat Burmese Red Spinel Cabochon for Fine Jewelry
NO HEAT NO TREATMENT
1 Piece
Weight
Category
Early 2000s Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
GRS Certified Vivid Red Natural Spinel 2.70 ct Natural Angel Cut Rare Burma
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vector Stones: Rare Gemstone Collector's Item
Introducing a beautiful Angel Cut Spinel from Burma
Category
1990s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.27 in D 0.29 in L 0.29 in
Invest in Fine Quality Red Burmese Spinel 1.55 carats Cushion Cut Natural Gem
Located in Bangkok, TH
beauty of this Red Burmese Spinel, a natural gemstone of exceptional quality. With a weight of 1.55
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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W 0.26 in D 0.18 in L 0.28 in
Gorgeous Orange Red Spinel Gemstone 1.37 Carats Spinel Jewellery Spinel Necklace
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.37 carats SI Clarity Natural Loose Spinel from Burma.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE TYPE: Gorgeous
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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
0.97ct Cushion Red Spinel GIA Certified
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Cut
Transparency: Transparent
Color: Red
RESULTS
Species: Natural Spinel
Variety:
Geographic Origin
Category
2010s Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Beautiful Brownish Red Spinel Gemstone 1.85 Carats Spinel Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
1.85 Carats, Natural Loose Spinel From Burma.
Product Information:
GEMSTONE TYPE: Beautiful Brownish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
Sparkling Hot Purplish Burmese Spinel 1.35 carats Emerald Cut Natural Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Purplish Burmese Spinel, a rare and captivating 1.35-carat emerald-cut natural gemstone. This exquisite gem
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
Dazzling Sweet Red Natural Spinel 2.10 Carats Buy Spinel Gemstone for Jewelry
Located in Bangkok, TH
Dazzling Sweet Red Natural Spinel of 2.10 carats from Burma has a wonderful cut in a Triangular
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Modern Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
GIA Certified 5.14 Carats Red Orange Spinel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
: very eye clean
• Origin: Burma (Myanmar)
• Treatment: no treatment
Natural Red-Orange Spinel 5.14
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Burmese Loose Gemstones
Materials
Spinel
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Burma Red Spinel Loose For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact burma red spinel loose you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from gold, 10k gold and 14k gold — can elevate any look. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. If you’re looking for a burma red spinel loose from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing burma red spinel loose — no matter the origin — is easy, but Merkaba and Emeralds Maravellous each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a cushion cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also mixed cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a burma red spinel loose, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Burma Red Spinel Loose?
The price for a burma red spinel loose starts at $110 and tops out at $120,000 with these loose-gemstones, on average, selling for $510.
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.