NATURAL SPINEL 2.04 CT | COLOR: VIOLET-PINK | CUT: MODIFIED RADIANT
Net Appraisal Value: 2,040 USD
Official appraiser’s valuation: 2,509 USD (9,611.00 PLN gross – as of the exchange rate on September 23)
DOCUMENTATION AND EXPERT APPRAISAL:
Certificate: The stone comes with dual documentation: a certificate from an appraiser of the Polish Gemmological Society (Diamond Sky) with a QR code and an international Gem Report Antwerp laboratory certificate (number: 1830017165 AN).
Expert: Jan Karaszkiewicz – a distinguished expert on colored gemstones, a highly regarded diamond appraiser, and Secretary General of the Polish Gemmological Society.
Gross appraisal value: 2,509 USD
STONE PARAMETERS:
Weight: 2.04 CT
Clarity: Transparent / Fine Color Quality
Color: Purplish-pink (Intense to Deep Purplish Pink)
Dimensions: 7.33 x 6.40 x 4.84 mm
Cut Type and Shape: Modified Radiant / Rectangular with Cut Corners (Cut-Cornered Rectangular Mixed Cut)
Proportions / Symmetry: Very Good / Very Good
Finish / Cut Grade: Very Good / Very Good
Notes: Natural stone (Spinel). No indications of heating present.
INVESTMENT AND JEWELRY POTENTIAL:
Appreciation: Prices for natural, unheated, and unaltered spinels (so-called “natural unheated spinels”) have shown an exceptionally strong, exponential upward trend in recent years. These stones have become some of the most sought-after and coveted collector’s minerals in the world. This is due to their extreme rarity —natural spinels weighing more than 2 carats in such saturated colors are found in nature far less frequently than classic sapphires or rubies, making them an excellent component of a balanced investment portfolio.
Rarity and Supply: The lack of common methods for artificially enhancing or improving the clarity of spinels means that the market relies exclusively on completely natural specimens created by nature. Due to these factors, natural spinels with a deep, purplish-pink color (Intense to Deep Purplish Pink) represent a safe investment and prestigious collector’s items in an era of mass-produced synthetic gemstones. The modern, exceptionally luxurious radiant cut with a mixed crown masterfully brings out the depth of color, enhancing the brilliance and increasing the commercial value of this outstanding specimen.
Usage: The gemstone can serve as a stable capital investment or be set in a unique ring or pendant. Setting the gemstone in a jewelry mount significantly increases the final value of the finished piece.
