Spinel thumnail and is certainly gem quality

and is certainly gem quality in clarity

The stone has a "Marquise" cut

and well crystallized display pieces like this are few and far between

This specimen features a GEM quality (nearly 100% water clear) very sharp

Spinel thumnail and is certainly gem qualityThis is a beautiful rich pink Spinel (with very slight reddish overtones) from Sri Lanka, not the typical Burmese material. It is a very attractive gem with an almost "metallic" vibrance when viewed in the sunlight. Many Spinels tend to have a somewhat metallic quality to them, which is part of the reason they are so desirable among collectors. The gem is virtually eye clean in clarity and has a traditional "Oval Brilliant" cut. A very good quality