Blue Spinel

Blue spinel

All of the multicolor palettes of the jewelry spinel is the most rare specimens are blue and blue. Natural spinel is a beautiful blue or blue is rarer than red or pink spinel. On the world market copies of beautiful blue spinel is, as a rule, not large samples up to 5-7 carat, larger gems are considered unique.

There are two varieties of blue spinel:

• Hanasenai or ganit - this spinel is distinguished by dark blue, light blue, grayish-blue, grayish-blue, greenish-blue and sometimes blue-purple color. In this case, the blue color is due to admixture of zinc. This sort of blue and blue spinel is mined inBurma (Myanmar),TanzaniainTajikistan (the Pamirs)andSri Lanka. The cost of blue and blue spinels of these shades can be $300-900 per carat. Thanks to the good gloss of this spinel looks very impressive and can be used in jewelry as a more affordable substitute for natural blue sapphires.
• Cobalt blue spinel - a sample of neon blue, ultramarine blue. This color is called cobalt. This rare color variety of the mineral mined in Vietnam, but it is extremely rare specimens over 1 carat. The cost of cobalt blue spinel starts from $2000-3000 and can exceed $10,000 per carat.

Such a big difference in price between cobalt blue spinel and gamespydaily is often the cause of speculation among unscrupulous dealers. In pursuit of extra profit they're trying to give blue specimens from Sri Lanka, for example, Vietnamese neon blue spinel. In Sri Lanka you can even find expert opinions of local laboratories that indicate the content of cobalt, although the admixture is indeed present in the gem, it is not the cause of blue coloration due to a very low concentration of this element.

Want to buy blue or blue spinel profitable?

In our catalog you will always find excellent specimens of blue spinel will be able to compare prices and to understand the approximate budget for future purchases. Our gemologists will help you to avoid speculation with the cost of this gem and will guarantee the correct choice.

To see this unique blue gem and articles with him, we invite you to visit our boutique in Central Moscow.

In addition to the gems available, our team is happy to offer a custom order. Based on your requirements and budget, we will progeram you the best sample of red spinel.

Also you can order the production of jewelry with this gem. Today we have one of the best jewelry shops of full cycle in Moscow.