Spinel 1.03 ct aquamarine in northern Vietnam’s Yen Bai

in northern Vietnam’s Yen Bai province

Boasting excellent cutting and a very fine

One of the best we’ve ever had

precision-cut oval sapphire from our contemporary cutting line

Slightly more saturated

Spinel 1.03 ct aquamarine in northern Vietnam’s Yen BaiA soft pink spinel from small scale mining in Luc Yen, Vietnam, cut into an elegant traditional oval. Once mistaken for ruby or sapphire, spinel is now rightly celebrated for its exceptional brilliance, vivid color, and impressive durability. With a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale and excellent toughness, it is well suited for everyday jewelry. Spinel occurs in a wide range of striking huesfrom fiery red and electric pink to cobalt blue and