Neon Pink Raw Burmese Spinel 3.01 carats

Spinel is a gemstone used for centuries. It is known for its hardness and durability, which makes it a popular choice for jewelry. However, spinel is also appreciated for its beauty. The stone comes in a wide variety of colors, including red, pink, blue, and purple. Although spinel is not as rare as some other precious stones, it is still highly prized by jewelers and collectors.

One of the reasons spinel is so valuable is its neon red color. This color is so rare in nature that it is highly appreciated by gemstone collectors. In fact, spinel is one of the few gems found in such a vibrant shade.

Spinel has been used in luxury jewelry for centuries. Bulgari, Chopard and Piaget — all these high-end jewelry designers used spinel in their collections. The Bulgari Serpenti collection includes snake-shaped ornaments made of red spinel. Chopard's "Happy Diamonds" line includes heart-shaped pendants with blue spinel in the center. And Piaget's Limelight collection shows rings and earrings with pink spinel stones.

Spinel is found in several places around the world, including Myanmar, Tanzania, and Afghanistan. These places have been known for centuries as sources of high-quality spinel. In recent years, new deposits have been discovered in other countries such as Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Madagascar.

Spinel from Myanmar usually has a rich red or pink color, while Afghan spinel is usually a little lighter. Tanzanian spinel can be of any color, from pale pink to rich crimson. Regardless of the place of origin, spinel is valued for its hardness (it has a score of 8 on the Mohs scale) and luster.