Thoughts about this lavender spinel?

[viridian]

Hi all!
I've recently been looking for lavender or lilac colored spinels to set in a ring!
I personally don't want anything TOO dark, as I've seen spinels that aren't sparkly at all and dull in daylight.
One stone that caught my eye was this 1.68ct spinel (the roval cut on the left). Here are some screenshots of the video the vendor sent me!




I really liked how it was light toned lavender with few gray shades but what I'm worried is about how it will look like in real life. Would the stone be much darker in person?


Another option I have is this round cut spinel from Jim. Its weight is also 1.68ct (wow, what a coincidence!) and he recommended it for having good luster. I do think it is more "violetish" than a lavender but would this be a better option?


I would really appreciate if you could share your thoughts! Thank you so much

 

[Autumn in New England]

Hello there! I prefer the color of the roval, though I do like the symmetry of the round. But the round looks to have a darker tone. So if color is your main concern, I'd go with the roval. Good luck!

 

[Cerulean]

Hello there! I prefer the color of the roval, though I do like the symmetry of the round. But the round looks to have a darker tone. So if color is your main concern, I'd go with the roval. Good luck!

Ditto this. I’m honestly not crazy about the round from Jim. The color looks a little muddy to me

Although that pinker lilac in the middle of the first pic honestly really caught my eye!

 

[viridian]

Hello there! I prefer the color of the roval, though I do like the symmetry of the round. But the round looks to have a darker tone. So if color is your main concern, I'd go with the roval. Good luck!

Thanks for sharing! Although the round has more symmetrical cutting I guess I'll go with the color I want!

 

[viridian]

Ditto this. I’m honestly not crazy about the round from Jim. The color looks a little muddy to me

Although that pinker lilac in the middle of the first pic honestly really caught my eye!

The color of the round did look a bit dark to me as well! The pinker lilac does look gorgeous! Kinda reminds me of pink sapphires Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

 

[viridian]

The seller just sent me two more videos of the stone on ring tweezers. Here are the screenshots of the video!
I don't know if it's just me but I'm seeing a pinkish-glow in the middle of the spinel.

 

[Cerulean]

The seller just sent me two more videos of the stone on ring tweezers. Here are the screenshots of the video!
I don't know if it's just me but I'm seeing a pinkish-glow in the middle of the spinel.

Interesting there does seem to be color zoning but the pictures are a bit fuzzy. I do think this is a lovely stone, I actually have a similar roval! Although mine has a huge window!

Does the zoning bother you?

 

[viridian]

Interesting there does seem to be color zoning but the pictures are a bit fuzzy. I do think this is a lovely stone, I actually have a similar roval! Although mine has a huge window!

Does the zoning bother you?

Ooh I'd love to see it! Big fan of pastel purple tones
I really don't mind the color zoning at all! I think It adds character and uniqueness

 

[Cerulean]

Ooh I'd love to see it! Big fan of pastel purple tones
I really don't mind the color zoning at all! I think It adds character and uniqueness

Totally!

Video from the vendor ^

My own pic

 

[Autumn in New England]

The lavender looks even better in those pix, @viridian!

@Cerulean Honestly, the color of yours is so dreamy and opalescent that one doesn't even notice the window!!

 

[Cerulean]

The lavender looks even better in those pix, @viridian!

@Cerulean Honestly, the color of yours is so dreamy and opalescent that one doesn't even notice the window!!

I was shooting for an opalescent lavender / lilac, so I appreciate it!

Not sure @viridian if you wanted some silk / opalescence for your stone, but the same vendor had a few fun ones left. A heart shaped one with a very similar color, although that’s a unique shape…

 

[fredflintstone]

All look nice and yes; the last round looks violet. It does not look that dark to me as a stone will always darken up in a finger picture for three reasons.

1, it is like looking at a stone in a bezel set mount sitting in between fingers. The color will darken some.

2. The camera is probably right on top of the stone, so you well get a camera reflection off the facets. Rounds are very prone to this. Most cameras are black. Black reflection.

3. The skin on the fingers can create dark spots. Too bad there is not a video.

But pick the one you want. No one can pick for you.

 

[fredflintstone]

The seller just sent me two more videos of the stone on ring tweezers. Here are the screenshots of the video!
I don't know if it's just me but I'm seeing a pinkish-glow in the middle of the spinel.

Just light reflecting off the facets.

 

[viridian]

Totally!

Video from the vendor ^

My own pic

Wow, this spinel looks like an opalescent milk sapphire! Love the milky glow

 

[viridian]

All look nice and yes; the last round looks violet. It does not look that dark to me as a stone will always darken up in a finger picture for three reasons.

1, it is like looking at a stone in a bezel set mount sitting in between fingers. The color will darken some.

2. The camera is probably right on top of the stone, so you well get a camera reflection off the facets. Rounds are very prone to this. Most cameras are black. Black reflection.

3. The skin on the fingers can create dark spots. Too bad there is not a video.

But pick the one you want. No one can pick for you.

Yep! I'll try to go with what seems best for me, thanks!

 

[viridian]

Just light reflecting off the facets.

You're right! I asked the seller if it was color zoning and they said it was just the metal of the ring tweezers reflecting on the stone

 

[fredflintstone]

Yes. Years of taking gemstone pictures.

 

[viridian]

I was shooting for an opalescent lavender / lilac, so I appreciate it!

Not sure @viridian if you wanted some silk / opalescence for your stone, but the same vendor had a few fun ones left. A heart shaped one with a very similar color, although that’s a unique shape…

Honestly I didn't know spinels could be so opalescent till today when I saw yours! Heart cuts are also very cute

 

[viridian]

Yes. Years of taking gemstone pictures.

Great expertise hope I could be like you someday!

 

[Cerulean]

Spinel Heart 2.400 CTS | SN10710aa | Multicolour.com

Natural Spinel Heart weighing 2.400 CTS in Single loose gemstones category at Multicolour.com

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Spinel Oval 1.930 CTS | SN10715ab | Multicolour.com

Natural Spinel Oval weighing 1.930 CTS in Single loose gemstones category at Multicolour.com

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These are native cuts, so definitely not perfect but I love the colors! The top one is definitely closest to mine! I wasn’t sure if the bottom leans to pink, but figure I’d share!

 

[Cerulean]

All look nice and yes; the last round looks violet. It does not look that dark to me as a stone will always darken up in a finger picture for three reasons.

1, it is like looking at a stone in a bezel set mount sitting in between fingers. The color will darken some.

2. The camera is probably right on top of the stone, so you well get a camera reflection off the facets. Rounds are very prone to this. Most cameras are black. Black reflection.

3. The skin on the fingers can create dark spots. Too bad there is not a video.

But pick the one you want. No one can pick for you.

This is really interesting. Thanks for sharing!

 

[viridian]

Spinel Heart 2.400 CTS | SN10710aa | Multicolour.com

Natural Spinel Heart weighing 2.400 CTS in Single loose gemstones category at Multicolour.com

www.multicolour.com

Spinel Oval 1.930 CTS | SN10715ab | Multicolour.com

Natural Spinel Oval weighing 1.930 CTS in Single loose gemstones category at Multicolour.com

www.multicolour.com

These are native cuts, so definitely not perfect but I love the colors! The top one is definitely closest to mine! I wasn’t sure if the bottom leans to pink, but figure I’d share!

Thanks for sharing! These stones are stunning

 

[viridian]

UPDATE- I've bought the roval spinel! Thank you all for helping me decide I'll share more pics once it arrives!

 

[Autumn in New England]

UPDATE- I've bought the roval spinel! Thank you all for helping me decide I'll share more pics once it arrives!

I do hope you love him! Congrats!!

 

[Cerulean]

yay! share pics when it arrives!

 

[viridian]

I do hope you love him! Congrats!!

Thank you!

 

[viridian]

yay! share pics when it arrives!

Yes I definitely will! Oh and I just noticed, but I really love how you matched your nails with the color of your spinel! Had to point that out

 

[Cerulean]

Yes I definitely will! Oh and I just noticed, but I really love how you matched your nails with the color of your spinel! Had to point that out

So sweet! I actually really enjoy color coordinated in fun ways! Maybe you can find a lovely color for your nails!

 

[Autumn in New England]

So sweet! I actually really enjoy color coordinated in fun ways! Maybe you can find a lovely color for your nails!

Ditto! Did you see @Mjay's manicure in anticipation of receiving her (gorgeous) new yellow sapphire? Sooo fun!!

 

[viridian]

So sweet! I actually really enjoy color coordinated in fun ways! Maybe you can find a lovely color for your nails!

Nice! I actually did get aurora nails that are almost exactly the same color as your spinel Maybe I should try out some new colors to match my other rings!