spinel

A spinel ring from Chopard’s 2013 Red Carpet collection. Photo courtesy of The Jewellery Editor

Spinel and diamond necklace, Cartier. Photo Sotheby's Composed of polished spinel beads, the front set with a floral motif pavé-set with brilliant-cut diamonds, the clasp similarly set, length of shortest row approximately 380mm, signed Cartier and numbered, French assay and maker’s marks, case stamped Cartier. Estimate:  29,000 – 49,000 CHF Sotheby's. Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels. Genève | 14 mai 2013, www.sothebys.com

18 Karat White Gold, Diamond and Colored Stone 'Anemone' Necklace, Michele della Valle - Sotheby's Designed as a graduated row of fanciful anemone flowerheads, set with round near colorless diamonds weighing 46.86 carats, accented by round diamonds of black, pink and yellow hues weighing 7.45 carats, further decorated with round pink sapphires, amethysts, garnets, iolites, pink tourmalines and spinels, length approximately 16 inches, signed Michele della Valle. Estimate: 125,000 - 175,000 USD Please note that the... [Lire la suite]

A morganite, amethyst, ruby, spinel, coloured sapphire, tourmaline and gold bracelet, by Suzanne Belperron.  

Pink oblong spinel with border of brilliant-cut diamonds, set in silver in an openwork mount. Europe, ca.1850. Height: 0.625 in, Width: 0.5 in. Bequeathed by the Rev. Chauncy Hare Townshend. 1317-1869. © V&A Images During medieval times, spinels were known as 'Balas rubies' and highly prized. Pure spinel is colourless. A small amount of chromium makes a spinel red or pink, iron makes a spinel green or blue, and zinc makes a spinel blue. This ring forms part of a collection of 154 gems... [Lire la suite]

The Carew Spinel. Spinel, drilled and set on a gold pin, with a diamond at top and bottom. India, 17th century. Bequeathed by the Rt. Hon. Julia Mary, Lady Carew. IM.243-1922. © V&A Images This gemstone is a spinel, a stone gemmologically similar to a ruby. It is inscribed with the titles of the Mughal emperors Jahangir (r.1605–1627), Shah Jahan (r.1628–1658) and Alamgir (r.1658–1707), who is usually known in the West by the name Aurangzeb. It was bequeathed to the V&A in 1922 by Julia Mary,... [Lire la suite]

"Balloon" Brooch. Verdura. © 2010 SAMUEL SAIDIAN & SONS. Rare red Spinel (157.69 carats) made of diamond, emerald, sapphire, pearl, enamel, and gold.  SAMUEL SAIDIAN & SONS http://saidiancollection.com

Queen Therese's ruby and spinel diadem, a gift from her husband King Ludwig I of Bavaria

An art deco spinel and diamond ring, circa 1935. photo Bonhams The square-cut spinel, weighing 18.70 carats, to fan-shaped shoulders set with baguette and single-cut diamonds, ring size L½. Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000, US$ 13,000 - 16,000 Accompanied by a certificate from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory stating that the natural spinel is unheated. Certificate number 05323, dated 9th March 2012. Bonhams.Fine Jewellery, 25 Apr 2012. London, New Bond Street www.bonhams.com

A spinel-set gold-mounted jade Pendant. Northern India, Mughal or Deccan, 19th Century. Photo Bonhams of lobed circular form, with tear drop shaped incisions around a faceted spinel within a gold surround, 4 cm. (max. diam.). Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000, €4,800 - 7,200. Provenance: Property of a Gentleman.  Bonhams. Islamic and Indian Art, 24 Apr 2012. London, New Bond Street http://www.bonhams.com