1 pcs Red Spinel - 3.52 ct - Lotus Gemology
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Natural spinel, 1 stone weighing 3.52 carats, red colour from Myanmar (Burma), transparent with an octagonal step-cut and no indications of heating.
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Description from the seller
Element Detail
Type of stone: Natural Spinel
Weight 3.52 carats
Dimensions 8.58 × 8.55 × 5.64 mm
Shape / Size: Octagonal (step cut)
Transparency
Transparent
Color (Daylight) Red
Saturation Rich
Ton Deep
No indications of heating/treatment.
Myanmar (Burma) – Mogok Stone Tract
Report date December 1, 2020
Report type Lotus GOLD (the highest level)
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Gemmological analysis
Exceptional points
Burma (Mogok) → the most prestigious in the world for red spinels.
•Untreated / non-heated → very rare (most rubies and spinels on the market are treated).
Rich and deep red color, untreated = typical of the 'Pigeon Blood Spinel' sought after by collectors.
Lotus Gold Certificate → guarantee of authenticity and quality (equivalent to a 'top-tier' GIA for colored stones).
Untreated red spinels from Mogok are now extremely sought after, especially those over 3 ct.
Quality Estimate USD / ct Total estimated value
Very good (intense, pure, Mogok, untreated)
Certificate and description: 'Red / Rich / Deep, transparent unprocessed category (high to very high quality).'
Natural, untreated red spinel from Mogok (Myanmar).
Lotus Gold Certificate (the top of the line for this type of gemstone)
Element Detail
Type of stone: Natural Spinel
Weight 3.52 carats
Dimensions 8.58 × 8.55 × 5.64 mm
Shape / Size: Octagonal (step cut)
Transparency
Transparent
Color (Daylight) Red
Saturation Rich
Ton Deep
No indications of heating/treatment.
Myanmar (Burma) – Mogok Stone Tract
Report date December 1, 2020
Report type Lotus GOLD (the highest level)
⸻
Gemmological analysis
Exceptional points
Burma (Mogok) → the most prestigious in the world for red spinels.
•Untreated / non-heated → very rare (most rubies and spinels on the market are treated).
Rich and deep red color, untreated = typical of the 'Pigeon Blood Spinel' sought after by collectors.
Lotus Gold Certificate → guarantee of authenticity and quality (equivalent to a 'top-tier' GIA for colored stones).
Untreated red spinels from Mogok are now extremely sought after, especially those over 3 ct.
Quality Estimate USD / ct Total estimated value
Very good (intense, pure, Mogok, untreated)
Certificate and description: 'Red / Rich / Deep, transparent unprocessed category (high to very high quality).'
Natural, untreated red spinel from Mogok (Myanmar).
Lotus Gold Certificate (the top of the line for this type of gemstone)
Details
Nr of stones
1
Lab report number
3012-4846
Gemstone type
Spinel
Total carat weight
3.52
Gemstone colour
Red
Transparency
Transparent
Clarity grade
Slight
Treatment
No evidence of treatment
Origin as given on certificate
Myanmar/Burma
Laboratory Report
Lotus Gemology
Sealed by laboratory
No
Shape
Octagon
Cutting style
Faceted cut
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