Global Gemology & Appraisals is an NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory, owned and operated by one of the gem and jewelry industry's most highly-credentialed experts. Scott Papper is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Certified Master Appraiser (NAJA), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Registered Gemologist Appraiser (ISG), and Accredited Senior Gemologist (AGA), to name only a handful. Scott is a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, gemologist, jewelry buyer, pawnbroker, and expert witness. In addition to having performed appraisal services for both private clients and those within the trade, he has also been engaged as a subcontractor to assist with the valuation of jewelry and watches that have been confiscated by US government agencies, including the US Secret Service (USSS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the US Coast Guard (USCG).
ABOUT THE ITEM
Spinel is a wonderful gem that occurs naturally in many different colors, even colorless. The most valued spinel colors are red, cobalt blue, vivid pink and orange, with the finest qualities rivaling high quality rubies and sapphires. Spinel was cherished by ancient emperors and monarchs, as it was originally thought to be ruby. It wasn't until 1783 when mineralogist Jean Baptiste Louis Rome de Lisle identified spinel as a different mineral than ruby.
This platinum three-stone ring is centered by a gorgeous, no-heat red spinel of Burmese origin. The natural spinel measures 6.65 x 6.10 x 3.48mm and weighs in at 1.04 carats. It is a very rich, luscious red hue, similar to fine quality rubies. It has several natural inclusions within the gem that are only visible under magnification.
The natural spinel is flanked by a perfectly-matched pair of Cadillac shaped natural diamonds. The diamonds have a total carat weight of 0.62 carat.
Accompanied by GIA Spinel Origin Report Number 6234272275.
