Did I over-pay for this Mahenge Spinel?

[Spnb]

Hi, helpful friends.

I ran into this ring that is listed as on sale. It features a 3ct Mahenge Spinel with a Guild report, no heat, dimensions. 8.81x7.16x5.77. Total cost is $9k, set in 18k gold and diamond.

I am in the buyer's remorse stage, especially bc I haven't followed Mahenge prices at all. Do you think it was a good deal?

 

[dk168]

Bargain in my book, great find, as I have been reliably informed a decent 2ct+ Mahenge Spinel is likely to be over 10k+ USD nowadays.

DK