3.60 ct. Purple Star Spinel
Color: Dark Purple
Clarity: Semi-Translucent
Origin: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Treatments: None
Measurements: 8.2 x 8.9 mm
Though relatively uncommon, Spinel can form excellent, sharp six-ray stars. This very fine, larger example has both a great bodycolor and a very strong, well centered and very mobile eye. The stone is cut nicely with a flat back and no wasted weight - it looks every bit its 3 1/2 carat weight. The color is a great contrast to the star - deep in color, but not overly so; a very attractive grape color. One of the largest and finest star Spinel that we have been able to offer.