1 pcs Pink, Red Spinel - 2.24 ct - International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA GemLab) - Rare Mahenge red spinel
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Holds a gemmology degree from IGE Madrid and an MBA from University of Santiago de Compostela.
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This transparent, heat-treated pinkish-red spinel from Mahenge, Tanzania, weighs 2.24 carats and is a single octagonal step-cut stone with slight inclusions, accompanied by an ICA GemLab report.
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NATURAL RED SPINEL 2.24 CT – MAHENGE, TANZANIA – ICA GEMLAB CERTIFICATE
Magnificent natural red spinel weighing 2.24 carats, from the renowned Mahenge deposit, Tanzania, accompanied by ICA GemLab gemmological certification.
The gem features a fascinating Pinkish Red tone (red with pinkish hues), an octagonal shape, and an elegant Step Cut, which enhance the stone's geometry and facets.
GEMMOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
* Gem: Natural spinel
* Variety: Red Spinel
* Weight: 2.24 carats
* Color: Pinkish Red
* Origin: Mahenge, Tanzania
* Shape: Octagonal
* Cut: Step / Step
* Dimensions: 9.58 × 7.64 × 3.51 mm
* Clarity: Transparent
* Treatments: Indications of heat treatment, as reported in the certificate
CERTIFICATION
The stone is accompanied by an ICA GemLab gemological report, which confirms its identification as a natural spinel and provides the gemmological characteristics, origin and treatment.
Laboratory: ICA GemLab
Report number: TH26G126438
Certification date: August 3, 2026
PIN: 6568
DESCRIPTION
Natural spinels from Mahenge are particularly valued in the colored-gem market for their chromatic characteristics and the notoriety of the locality of origin.
This specimen, weighing over 2 carats, offers an interesting combination of documented origin, red-pink hue and octagonal cut.
A gem suitable for collectors, gemstone enthusiasts and for creating customized jewelry, such as rings or pendants.
NATURAL RED SPINEL 2.24 CT – MAHENGE, TANZANIA – ICA GEMLAB CERTIFICATE
Magnificent natural red spinel weighing 2.24 carats, from the renowned Mahenge deposit, Tanzania, accompanied by ICA GemLab gemmological certification.
The gem features a fascinating Pinkish Red tone (red with pinkish hues), an octagonal shape, and an elegant Step Cut, which enhance the stone's geometry and facets.
GEMMOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS
* Gem: Natural spinel
* Variety: Red Spinel
* Weight: 2.24 carats
* Color: Pinkish Red
* Origin: Mahenge, Tanzania
* Shape: Octagonal
* Cut: Step / Step
* Dimensions: 9.58 × 7.64 × 3.51 mm
* Clarity: Transparent
* Treatments: Indications of heat treatment, as reported in the certificate
CERTIFICATION
The stone is accompanied by an ICA GemLab gemological report, which confirms its identification as a natural spinel and provides the gemmological characteristics, origin and treatment.
Laboratory: ICA GemLab
Report number: TH26G126438
Certification date: August 3, 2026
PIN: 6568
DESCRIPTION
Natural spinels from Mahenge are particularly valued in the colored-gem market for their chromatic characteristics and the notoriety of the locality of origin.
This specimen, weighing over 2 carats, offers an interesting combination of documented origin, red-pink hue and octagonal cut.
A gem suitable for collectors, gemstone enthusiasts and for creating customized jewelry, such as rings or pendants.
Details
Number of stones
1
Lab report number
TH26G126438
Gemstone type
Spinel
Total carat weight
2.24
Gemstone colour
Pink, Red
Transparency
Transparent
Clarity grade
Slight
Treatment
Heat treatment
Origin as given on certificate
Tanzania
Laboratory report
International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA GemLab)
Sealed by laboratory
No
Title additional information
Rare Mahenge red spinel
Shape
Octagon
Cutting style
Step cut
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