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    Pink spinel captures luxury with vibrant hues ranging from delicate rose to rich magenta. Our carefully selected pink spinels offer exceptional value with their ruby-like appearance, each authentic gem delivering the perfect balance of scintillation and color saturation that discerning collectors seek.
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    Diamond shape refers to the overall outline and facets of a diamond. It’s a crucial factor that affects a diamond’s brilliance, fire, and scintillation – its ability to reflect light and sparkle.

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    Diamond weight, also known as carat weight, is a measure of a diamond’s mass. It’s one of the four Cs (carat, cut, clarity, and color) that determine a diamond’s value and price.

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    5.91 carat Vivid Purplish Pink Cushion Shape Spinel

    5.91 Vivid Purplish Pink Cushion Shape Spinel

    4,700.00$
    5.43 carat Purple-Pink Cushion Shape Spinel

    5.43 Purple-Pink Cushion Shape Spinel

    4,400.00$
    5.70 carat Vivid Pink Cushion Shape Spinel

    5.70 Vivid Pink Cushion Shape Spinel

    5,200.00$
    0.66 carat Oval Shape Pink Burmese Pink Spinel

    0.66 Oval Shape Pink Burmese Pink Spinel

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    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    How do pink spinels compare to pink sapphires and pink diamonds?

    Pink spinels offer exceptional clarity and vibrant color that rivals pink sapphires but at 30-60% lower cost for comparable quality. Unlike most pink sapphires, high-quality pink spinels rarely undergo treatment, offering greater value for collectors seeking natural, conflict-free gems. Compared to pink diamonds, spinels deliver similar eye-catching color for a fraction of the cost (often 5-10% of a comparable pink diamond) while offering superior brilliance to many pink diamonds, which often have lower clarity grades.

    What mining regions produce the most coveted pink varieties?

    The most coveted pink varieties come from Myanmar’s Mogok Stone Tract, with exceptional clarity and vibrant, slightly purplish-pink hues. Tanzania’s Mahenge region produces spectacular hot pink to raspberry spinels with extraordinary fluorescence. Vietnam’s Luc Yen region yields beautiful baby-pink to rose-colored stones prized for their purity. Tajikistan’s Pamir Mountains provide more affordable options, while Madagascar occasionally produces noteworthy pink specimens. Burmese and Mahenge specimens command the highest prices per carat.

    What color characteristics indicate premium quality in pink spinels?

    Premium quality pink spinels display vibrant, saturated color without appearing overly dark or pale. The most valuable specimens exhibit a pure, medium-to-medium-dark pink with a slight purplish or raspberry undertone—experts call this “hot pink” or “bubblegum pink.” This ideal color should appear evenly distributed. The most valuable examples are completely eye-clean with no visible inclusions. Exceptional stones may display natural fluorescence, enhancing their visual appeal and confirming their genuine, untreated status.

    Why are collectors increasingly choosing these rosy gems over traditional pink stones?

    Collectors are drawn to pink spinels for their exceptional value compared to more famous counterparts, delivering comparable beauty at a fraction of the cost of pink diamonds or premium rubies. Their natural, untreated status appeals to ethical consumers seeking conflict-free alternatives. Spinel’s excellent durability (8 on Mohs scale) and brilliance make them practical for everyday wear while maintaining aesthetic appeal. Limited supply of high-quality pink spinels drives interest in these increasingly rare precious stones.