Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

Burmese spinel

Burma, also known as Myanmar, has a long history of mining and producing high-quality gemstones, including spinel. Burmese spinel is known for its rich red and pink hues, as well as its high transparency and excellent clarity.

Burmese spinel is typically found in marble deposits, and is mined in the Mogok region of Upper Myanmar. The mines in this area have been producing high-quality spinel for centuries and the gemstones from this region are considered some of the finest in the world. Burmese spinel is also found in other places in the country like in the area of Mong Hsu, it is known for its red and pink spinels but also for their large size.

Price per carat

Burmese spinel is highly valued for their color and clarity. The most valuable and rarest Burmese spinels are deep red in color, known as "royal red spinel" and those can have a price in the range of few thousands per carat. Generally speaking the red, pink and purple spinel are the most desirable with price range of $300 to $1000 per carat.