9.27 ct. Star Spinel
Color: Dark Very Slightly Purplish-Grey
Clarity: Semi-Translucent
Origin: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Cut: Oval Cabochon
Treatments: None
Measurements: 13 x 10.2 mm
Though relatively uncommon, Spinel can form excellent, sharp six-ray stars. We the recent interest and popularity of grey Spinel from Burma, we thought this gem was of note - the color is such a de-saturated purple hue that is looks for all the world like a grey bodycolor. A very large size for these and with a moderate to strong star, this one is rather unique. Great stone with the combination of size and interesting color.