Spinel 2.38 Carats – Pink or Red? The Answer Is Both.
This is a stone that poses a genuinely interesting question – even to seasoned gemologists. The GLA – Gemmologisches Labor Austria describes its color as Pink. Lotus Gemology, one of the most respected gemological laboratories in the world for colored stones, calls the very same stone Red. Rather than a contradiction, this is a distinction that tells you something important: this spinel occupies exactly the captivating boundary between vivid pink and warm red where the most coveted spinels of all tend to live.
At 2.38 carats and measuring 9.49 x 7.23 x 4.08 mm, the stone has a presence that commands attention. The faceted oval cut is well-chosen – it captures light across a wide surface, draws it through the stone, and amplifies the warm, almost luminous glow that makes this spinel so immediately compelling. Small natural inclusions are present, entirely consistent with a genuine, unenhanced natural stone and adding nothing but authenticity to its character.
And then the detail that matters most to those who know: no indications of heat treatment. Spinel is one of the few gemstone families traditionally traded without enhancement – but exceptions exist. This stone is not one of them. Its color is entirely natural, formed over millions of years without any human intervention. What you see is exactly what the earth produced.
Certified independently by both Lotus Gemology and the GLA, this spinel comes with the kind of documentation that provides complete confidence – for purchase, for setting into a unique piece of jewelry, and for every owner who follows.
Rare in color, untreated, and backed by two of the industry's most trusted names. For those who appreciate fine spinel, this one speaks clearly.
