Spinel pendant

[Bonsai]

I’ve made no secret I scour auctions for items
Latest find is this spinel pendant
Diamonds look earth mined they have some inclusions that suggest such
The spinel is beautiful and almost too clean…. As I read most spinels have inclusions.
I don’t know enough about synthetic spinel.
Best I can do is these 2 pictures.
Any thoughts on it
Colors beautiful
Does have some extinction
I noticed the wavy looking areas upon zooming in
I didn’t see them with a loupe so I’m not sure if it’s reflecting off the surface but those more experienced may have a comment
I also don’t know if it’s reasonable or normal that a synthetic stone would be paired with real diamonds??

 

[Bonsai]

It doesn’t have the flux inclusions I’ve seen j. A ruby but it doesn’t seem to have any inclusions

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

wow- its a very pretty piece

 

[T L]

Synthetics can be paired with real diamonds, especially in vintage pieces. If it looks too pristine, almost like a piece of cut glass, it could be synthetic. I would have it looked by a gemologist that specializes in colored gems to be sure.

 

[JewelledEscalators]

When you say auction, do you mean from an auction house or like ebay?

 

[JewelledEscalators]

My gut tells me it's a synthetic spinel.

 

[whimsicism]

Not promising I'm afraid... I sighed when I read the words "almost too clean" and "wavy looking areas", since synthetics can have curved growth lines.

 

[Bonsai]

My gut tells me it's a synthetic spinel.

Why?

 

[Bonsai]

Not promising I'm afraid... I sighed when I read the words "almost too clean" and "wavy looking areas", since synthetics can have curved growth lines.

You can see what I'm referring to in the picture. Since it's a cell phone image I'm not sure if what Im seeing is reflections etc.

 

[Bonsai]

In the time thats passed I contacted the seller who supposedly has GIA certified gemologists inspect items; they swear its natural I took it to my local jeweler he said its not synthetic. I am sending it off to GIA now.

 

[JewelledEscalators]

Why?

Something about the setting and the colour of the stone. But it's entirely based on biased assumptions so may well be completely wrong.

 

[Bonsai]

Something about the setting and the colour of the stone. But it's entirely based on biased assumptions so may well be completely wrong.

I think the color maybe is what’s making me question
It’s very nice

 

[Bonsai]

FWIW I tried to find something similar online to indicate any possible manufacturer
Nothing similar I can find

 

[Bonsai]

My preliminary GIA report lists it as a natural, unheated spinel! I'm a little surprised b/c it's so beautiful and clean. Not a bad find for $275 roughly?

 

[Avondale]

Not bad? I’d say you scored a deal! Gratz!

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

My preliminary GIA report lists it as a natural, unheated spinel! I'm a little surprised b/c it's so beautiful and clean. Not a bad find for $275 roughly?

Omg, this is amazing! This would make my decade, as red spinels are my absolute favorite. Congratulations

 

[Bonsai]

Can anyone give me an estimate of value
Just ballpark
I know the diamonds are real
Some have some black specs almost like salt and pepper
Not real high quality

Spinel is .83 ct

 

[Bonsai]

Specs

• Gemstone: Spinel
• Carat Weight: 0.81
• Stone Count: 1
• Stone Shape: Oval Modified Brilliant
• Stone Color: Pink
• Type/Clarity: Slightly Included
• Gemstone: Diamond
• Carat Weight: 0.38
• Stone Count: 32
• Stone Shape: Tapered Baguette
• Color Grade: Near Colorless
• Clarity Grade: Included
• Gemstone: Diamond
• Carat Weight: 0.12
• Stone Count: 12
• Stone Shape: Round Brilliant
• Color Grade: Near Colorless
• Clarity Grade: Included

Gia report now included

14 k gold

 

[Mrsz1ppy]

Sorry can’t help you with value. Tanzanian or Burma are the best origins. Lovely stone!

 

[Bonsai]

The Gia labeled the color as “red” while the seller had it as pink