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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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