1.59 ct. Vietnamese Violet Spinel
Color: Medium Dark Violet
Clarity: Eye Clean
Origin: Vietnam
Cut: Oval Mixed
Treatments: None
Measurements: 7.8 x 6 mm
An absolutely stunning example, this is a stone that bridges the gap between the very best of Sri Lankan and Vietnamese stones. Luc Yen and the surrounding area produces gems capable of being very highly saturated - the colors are very pure, but usually quite light. In contrast, Sri Lankan gems typically are darker in tone but with somewhat unsaturated (grey) colors. Here is a stone with superb, pure color and a deeper tone than we usually see in Vietnamese gems - the resulting violet hue and medium/medium dark tone is gorgeous. Great cutting and loupe clean as well. Perfect size and simply nothing to detract - one for the connoisseur of fine Spinel certainly.