Spinel - Pear - 1.54ct

$1,155.00

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This natural reddish pink spinel is a 1.54 carat pear, measuring 6.6 by 8.2mm, priced at $1,155. Spinel is one of the great underrated gems, historically mistaken for ruby and sapphire in royal jewels, and this one carries a warm reddish pink straight from the earth, mined in Tanzania and hand-selected by Heather and her team in Boulder, Colorado.

Spinel is prized for being natural and, in most cases, untreated, so its color is its own rather than the result of a lab process. On the Mohs scale it sits at 8, hard enough for everyday wear and a clear step up in durability from many colored stones, though a diamond at 10 or a sapphire at 9 is harder still. It sets beautifully in the Olympia or Arcadia setting.

Bohemi does not sell loose stones on their own. This spinel is set into an engagement ring or a custom project designed with you, and that price is the starting point for the ring. Reach out to Heather and her team to see it in person in Boulder, or explore the full range of engagement rings.

	This stone	A commercial pink stone
Stone	Natural spinel, an underrated gem in its own right	Often synthetic or a treated substitute
Origin	Mined in Tanzania, hand-selected in Boulder	Origin often undisclosed
Treatment	Natural and typically untreated	Frequently heat-treated or diffused
Durability	8 on Mohs, hard for everyday wear	Varies, often unstated

What is spinel?

Spinel is a natural gem long prized on its own, and historically mistaken for ruby and sapphire in royal jewels. This one is a reddish pink spinel from Tanzania, a 1.54 carat pear that is both hard and bright.

Is this spinel treated?

This is a natural spinel, and spinel is typically untreated, so its reddish pink color comes straight from the earth rather than a lab process.

Is spinel good for daily wear?

Yes. Spinel sits at 8 on the Mohs scale, hard enough for everyday wear and a clear step up from softer colored stones, though a diamond at 10 or a sapphire at 9 is harder still.

Can I buy just the stone?

Bohemi does not sell loose stones on their own. This spinel is set into an engagement ring or a custom project designed with Heather and her team in Boulder, Colorado.