A clean, well-proportioned red spinel from Mogok at over a carat. Eye-clean clarity with excellent depth — the 5.8 × 5.4mm footprint and 4.6mm depth deliver strong light return and a vivid, saturated red face-up. A serious candidate for a bespoke engagement ring or fine jewellery centrepiece.
Product Details
- Colour: Red
- Product Code: A0023
- Origin: Mogok, Myanmar
- Weight: 1.18ct
- Clarity: AAA — eye-clean, no inclusions visible to the naked eye
- Dimensions: 5.8 × 5.4 × 4.6mm
- Mineral: Natural Spinel (MgAl₂O₄)
- Hardness: 8 (Mohs scale)
- Treatments: None
Our Clarity Grading
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AAA+ — Loupe-clean: no inclusions visible under 10× magnification
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AAA — Eye-clean: no inclusions visible to the naked eye
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AA — Slight inclusions
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A — Moderate inclusions
Why Red Spinel?
Red spinel from Mogok has been prized for centuries — historically confused with ruby, it is now recognised as a distinct and highly desirable gemstone in its own right. Unlike the ruby market, where heat treatment is near-universal, natural untreated red spinel remains uncommon. A stone of this size, clarity, and Mogok origin represents genuine value for a buyer who understands the market. No treatments. No enhancements. Just the stone as nature formed it.
About Natural Spinel Gem
We specialise in natural untreated spinel, sourced directly from small-scale miners in Mogok, Myanmar — one of the world's most celebrated gem origins. Gemstones are hand-cut locally. All gemstones are available for private viewing across London at your business premises or by appointment at Hatton Garden.
