GRS Certified Pink Spinel and Diamond Ring / Pendant

About the Item

Until 1783, red and pink spinels were mistaken for rubies because they are chemically similar. Even after fine pink gems were known to be spinels they were still referred to as "balas" or "balais" rubies. The term "balas" derives from an ancient word for Badakhshan, a province north of Afghanistan on the border with Tajikistan, where important spinel specimens were anciently mined. These Kuh-i-Lal ('red mountain') mines were the world's main source of large spinels from the 1st century AD. Marco Polo (c1254–1324) described how "fine and valuable balas rubies" were dug only for the King, who owned the entire supply, which he sent to other kings as tributes or as "friendly presents". In today’s world, where few can afford a large ruby or a pink diamond, where the taste for beauty is greatly influenced by diamond marketing, where ruby is struggling with treatment controversies, spinel is making a noticeable return, and this could be the possible start of a true resurrection. The lack of public recognition of spinel means that a beautiful large gem is still much more affordable than a ruby or a diamond of equivalent size and beauty. Set with a cushion-shaped pink spinel, weighing 5.03 carats, within an openwork round brilliant-cut diamond surround, ring shank detachable to become a pendant; mounted in 18k white and yellow gold; size 6½ Accompanied by a GRS report stating that the natural spinel originates from Burma (Myanmar), purplish pink colour, with no indication of thermal treatment. Report #GRS2022-058477, dated 17 May 2022. Accompanied by a report stating that the natural spinel originates from Burma (Myanmar), vivid pink colour, has no indication of thermal treatment.

Creator:

Global Links HK

Ring Size:

6.5 US, Resizable

Metal:

Gold,18k Gold,White Gold,Yellow Gold

Stone:

Diamond,Spinel

Stone Cut:

Cushion Cut

Lab Report Available:

GRS GRS2022-058477