Min 3.00ct 6x6mm Princess Cut Black Spinel Set Of 3 Item: SBS60A
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Product Description for Min 3.00ct 6x6mm Princess Cut Black Spinel Set Of 3-SBS60ASpinel ranks 8 on the Mohs' scale and occurs naturally in every color, making it one of a handful of naturally beautiful gemstones that are not treated or color enhanced. Spinel has been called an "imposter" gem for some time, because its strong resemblance to corundum often has it mislabeled ruby or sapphire, including the 170-carat Black Prince Ruby and 352-carat Timor Ruby, which are both set in the British Crown Jewels but are both actually bright red spinels, not rubies.
Product Information for Min 3.00ct 6x6mm Princess Cut Black Spinel Set Of 3-SBS60A
| Product Type: | Gemstone Set |
Primary Stone / Spinel
| Shape: | Square | Composition: | Natural |
| Cut: | Princess | Treatment: | Untreated |
| Color: | Black | Gemstone Group: | Gem |
| Dimensions: | 6 MM - Calibrated | Origin: | Africa |
| Count: | 3.00 | Origin: | Africa |
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princess in round,
March 19, 2008
merryme
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"I set mine in SS 6mm. round castings, (4 prong setting). Have been wearing them with no problem, so for the folks looking for castings, might be worth trying. Love the stone, wear it often in earrings, pendant and a ring. Will continue to collect this one for as long as it's offered here!"
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LOVE THE PRINCESS CUT BUT....,
March 2, 2008
JoeyLynnsGramma
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"I love the princess cut but I really wish JTV had more castings to choose from. I was lucky and found a set of ss castings for 6x6 princess cut. I will try and include a picture with this review so you can see how nice they turned out, although they do look much better in person. Had I not found the castings, I would not have bought this set, so I think JTV really should be offering more selection in their castings so that people can use the princess cut more often. Also JTV needs to be offering more in leverback styles, they are my favorite style of earrings and I am really getting too many studs in my collection, so please JTV could you find some in both ss and gold and in different cuts sizes and cuts would be nice. Thank you."
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perfect gems!,
February 15, 2008
Zanna
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"i'd been wanting to get some for my collection, and when jtv gave us the insider info about a certain 'big' store snapping it all up, i knew i had to get some now! jtv always has great info & great prices & the best gems!"
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Fast Facts
| Some of the most famous rubies in history are actually red spinel. |
| As one of nature’s rare beauties, spinel is one of the few gems currently not enhanced or treated. |
| Its durability and beauty make spinel the ideal gemstone for jewelry and gemstone collections. |
According to legend, a red spinel actually saved the life of King Henry V.
Spinel is commonly fo |
 Spinel is commonly found with ruby and Spinel deposits in Burma, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia. |
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While spinel is typically associated with red, the mineral actually occurs in a wide range of colors including red to green, blue, brown, and black. The most popular colors are a ruby-like red and Spinel-like pink.
Color
Spinel exhibits a wide range of colors including red, pink, orange, yellow, brown, blue, violet, purple, green and black.
Hardness and Durability
At a Mohs’ hardness of 8, Spinel is only slightly softer than rubies. Still it is considered one of the hardest minerals in nature.
History
For most of history, spinel has been misnamed as balas ruby. This name comes from Balascia, the ancient name for Badakhshan—the place where the best stones came from. Because spinel was considered a “balas ruby” its history is intertwined with the history of the ruby.
Several famous “balas rubies” adorned the royal treasures. The Empress Catherine II of Russia had a spinel set in the apex of her crown weighing more than 400 carats. The most famous of all British State Regalia, the Imperial State Crown of 1937, features the Black Prince’s Ruby, which is really a red spinel. This natural water-worn crystal is about 170 carats and dates all the way back to 1367. Don Pedro the Cruel, King of Castille, gave it to the Black Prince, son of Edward III, for his service in battle. According to legend, the stone was mounted to the helmet of Henry V, and it saved his life by deflecting a stone in battle which would surely have been a fatal blow.
Spinel is commonly found with ruby and Spinel deposits in Burma, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia. Other deposits include Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Nepal, Nigeria, Tadzhikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, and the United States (New Jersey).
Spinels are rare and beautiful stone and worthwhile investments. They combine all the traits of a good stone: beauty, rarity and durability. Because they have lived in the shadow of rubies, spinels often sell for a fraction of the price of rubies.
Heat Treatments
Spinels are one of the few gems rarely treated to enhance their looks.
Preserving the beauty of gemstones is usually a matter of common sense and simple precaution. Maintenance most often involves properly cleaning jewelry pieces or keeping them out of harm’s way.
Periodically take time to clean your jewelry.
Gems, particularly those in rings, will collect soap film, oil and dirt between the prongs of the mounting and the gem. By cleaning your gemstones with warm water, a soft toothbrush and a gentle dishwashing liquid, you can restore lost luster and brilliance to gems and keep them looking like new. Jewelry Television offers a few cleaning products that may be helpful. (Note: Normal care for pearls includes rinsing and gently patting dry with a soft clean cloth after wear). For specific gemstone details, see our Gemstone Enhancement Chart.
Avoid wearing gems during strenuous exercise
A random blow can damage the beauty of a gem. To prevent breakage, store gemstone jewelry in a safe place while engaging in activities where there's a possibility of hitting the stone.
Handle your jewelry by the mounting not the stone.
Grasping jewelry by the gem can loosen a stone in its setting and create a risk of eventual loss.
Store gemstones separately.
Gems that are harder than others will scratch softer stones if they come into contact with each other.
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