A discerning collector can maximize the value-added portion of a gemstone. As with any investment, investing in gemstones should also look for value, such as spinel. Mature gemstones that have been recognized by the market tend to be relatively easy to maintain, but there is limited room for appreciation. And those gemstone varieties that have not yet been sought after by the world, but have been included in the bag for the collectors, are the real potential stocks. Because of the well-known "historic history" of spinel, it has been mistaken by many people as "inferior quality" and "defective". However, as a companion gemstone of ruby, spinel, especially red spinel, is very close to ruby ​​because of its crystal morphology, Mohs hardness, crystal color, and refractive index. It has long been mistaken for ruby, which just proves The spinel has very good gemological indicators. 10.13-carat natural Burmese brilliant red spinel ring on 2014 Beijing Poly Autumn Auction The glamorous and noble spinel seems to have been the royal patent since ancient times. In addition to the famous "Black Prince Ruby" and "Immur Ruby" is the famous royal collection, the Russian genius court jeweler Poggier was in 1762. The crowning ceremony of Catherine II produced an unprecedented and incomprehensible crown. The top of the crown was inlaid with a 1676 special envoy Nicholas Firth, who was visiting Russia at the time, in Russia, purchased in 2,672 gold rubles in Beijing. Ruby weighing up to 398.72 carats. In fact, it is a red spinel with a very beautiful velvet luster. At the moment of witnessing history, this red spinel is the only colored gemstone on the crown, and the other treasures in the crown are plain diamonds and pearls. The British royal family's love for large grain red gemstones has not stopped because of the possession of "Black Prince Ruby" and "Tiemuer Ruby". They have been tirelessly collecting glamorous gems to enrich the royal collection list. In the royal collection of the British Empire, many of the large red gems that were used as rubies at the time were later proved to be spinel. At the same time, it is very regrettable that the two largest spinel mineral specimens currently in the British Museum, weighing 520 carats and 355 carats of red spinel, were the spoils of the British invasion of China in 1861. Tiffany 18K white gold with pink spinel and diamond necklace Spinel collection standard So, the question is, since spinel has excellent gemological properties and is favored by the royal family, what kind of spinel has a collectible value for the spinel family with complex color systems? First, the weight. Judging from the number of carats, the spinel, which is generally more than 5 carats, is very rare. For spinels of particularly beautiful color, more than 3 carats are rare. Second, color. Judging from the color, the spinel with bright red is undoubtedly the most popular. Most of the royal relics that are suspected of ruby ​​are red, and some reddish spinels have special elegant velvet. Sense, some red spinels have a very similar color to the pigeon blood ruby. In addition, it is particularly important to note that the pink spinel produced in the Mahunge region of Tanzania is also a new hot spot in recent years. Because of its extremely bright colors and scarce production, it is sought after by the market. Other red-colored spinels, if the color is bright and moving, are also highly collectible. Third, clarity. Like all gems, high-purity spinels are rarer than inclusions and crack-rich spinels, so they are worthy of consideration. Fourth, cutting. In the case of the other three conditions, the excellent spinel can highlight the beauty of the gemstone, so it is more collectible, too thin or too thick pavilion, small ore that has not been polished to protect the weight, and The asymmetric cutting of the original stone affects the commercial value of the spinel. Tiffany Emerald Cut Red Spinel Platinum and Diamond Ring Spinel investment trend Although spinel has been misunderstood for a long time, spinel, which has been seriously undervalued in recent years, has begun to heat up rapidly. In the international market, the price of spinel has skyrocketed. In April 2013, Sotheby's in Hong Kong took a 4.27-carat Burmese pink spinel ring with an estimated price of 180,000. The transaction price was 237,500 Hong Kong dollars. In November 2013, Sotheby's in Geneva auctioned a 5.04 carat red spinel with an estimated price of 7,500 Swiss francs and a transaction price of 35,000 Swiss francs. In October 2013, Sotheby's Hong Kong auctioned a pair of earrings consisting of six spinels weighing 10.14 carats. The estimated price was HK$150,000 and the transaction price was HK$187,500. The spinels that appear frequently in the world's top auction houses and are sold at higher estimated prices are rare in the Chinese auctions, largely due to the domestic market for spinels. Caused by lack of cognition. In Myanmar, the top producing area of ​​top spinel, the top-grade pigeon blood spinel of about 5 carats in 2011 is still less than 20,000 RMB. In 2014, it has soared to more than 50,000 RMB. In just three years, it has risen nearly three times. Times. In the spinel production area, the top spinel has not been in the free circulation, it has been included in the European and American jewelers, and in recent years, there have been many top jewels with spinel as the main stone in the world's first-line jewelry brands. This indicates that the spinel will return to the gorgeous after a long silence. After all, spinel does not have a special mine for mining, and its output is extremely limited, but most importantly, the beauty of the spinel is so breathtaking and eye-catching. Women's Messenger Bag,Business Messenger Bag,Waterproof Messenger Bag,Travel Casual Messenger Bag GDMK GROUP WEIHAI SHOES CO., LTD. , https://www.gdmkgroup.com
