Description
This beautiful, simple ring features an intensely colored greenish-blue marquise-cut lab-created spinel prong set into 10K white gold. The blue lab spinel pairs nicely with the glistening gold. An outstanding vintage 1970s solitaire to wear alone or in a stack!
Spinel has a long history with jewelry, but only some people know it exists. The most famous spinel, the Black Prince’s Ruby, appeared on the British Crown in the 15th century and, until the 1940s, was misidentified as a ruby. Spinel is highly saturated in hue and often found alongside ruby and sapphire deposits, so its identity is commonly misunderstood. Little is written about spinel, but some believe it will help you connect with your inner source of power. Spinel is an alternative birthstone for August.
Lab-created spinels are REAL gemstones as they are chemically, optically, and physically the same as natural spinel. The only difference is that synthetics were created in a controlled lab environment, and natural stones are formed during major geological events. You can read more about synthetics and lab-created gemstones here:
The ring is in very good vintage condition with typical signs of wear on the gold. The surface of the gold and prongs show minor signs of wear. A GIA Graduate Gemologist tested the stones, and the inside of the shank is stamped 10K H.
The ring is size 6.25 and could be sized. It weighs 1.77 grams. The spinel measures 10.2 mm x 5 mm x 3.6 mm and weighs 1.06 carats. The box is for display only.
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