• Finished version of Asscher Style Octagon Cut Spinel
  • Rough version of Asscher Style Octagon Cut Spinel
    Finished version of Asscher Style Octagon Cut SpinelRough version of Asscher Style Octagon Cut Spinel

    Spinel

    This spinel has great clarity and almost could be considered a color change stone. It goes from an unusual blue purple with some greenish yellow flashes (dispersion?) in daylight to pink purple under incandescent light. Color: Sligthly Grayish Pink-Purple, Treatment: None, Cut: Asscher Style Octagon, Weight: .82, Dimensions: 5.28. (Information supplied by photo contributor.) © Daniel Stair, CustomGemstones.com

    Credit: Daniel Stair, CustomGemstones.com 2014

    GemstoneSpinel
    Natural or man madeNatural
    OriginTanzania
    Origin detailsTanzania
    Carat Weight.82
    Gem StateFaceted
    FaceterDaniel Stair
    ColorPurple
    TransparencyTransparent
    Photo phenomenaColor Change