SPINEL 081
Purple spinel ring | The vivid colour of the
brilliant-cut oval purple spinel in this gold ring
is emphasized by the contrasting diamonds
set on either side of it.
Brilliant cut | This fine purple spinel is
faceted as a standard brilliant, displaying
a total of 52 facets intended to provide a
high level of light return.
Cut
Fancy cut | This 7.27-carat flawless red
spinel is faceted in the shape of a heart,
one of the most challenging shapes for
a gem-cutter.
Spinel ring | A large, mixed-cut oval cushion red
spinel graces this spectacular ring. The stone is
surrounded by brilliant-cut diamonds, with
baguette diamonds set into the shanks.
Spinel wonderland | Showcasing the variety
of hues found in spinel gems, this gold ring is
set with 14 spinels of different colours, cuts,
and shapes, to dazzling effect.
Paris Nouvelle Vague bracelet | This dramatic 18-karat
gold bracelet by Cartier features spinels, diamonds, pink and
yellow sapphires, green garnets, amethysts, emeralds, and
fire opals, all set into 252 cups carved from lapis lazuli.
Round brilliant | Varying the traditional
brilliant cut, the cutter has doubled the
number of facets on the pavilion of this
mauve spinel to increase its brilliance.
The name “spinel” comes
from the Latin spinella,
meaning “little thorn”,
a reference to the sharp
points of its crystals
Reflection of
pavilion
Brilliant-cut spinel Lapis lazuli
Crown facet
Oval brilliant
cut spinel
Brilliant-cut diamonds
Baguette diamonds
Settings
Rose-cut spinel
Mixed-cut spinel
Crown
facets
Spinel
Brilliant-cut
diamond
Emerald
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