Burmese Red Spinel and Diamond Halo Pendant in 18ct White Gold

At its centre sits a captivating 0.44ct natural red spinel from Burma (Myanmar), displaying a rich, ruby-red colour. Highly admired among gemstone collectors, fine red spinel is prized for its vivid appearance, brilliance and distinctive character.

The surrounding diamonds provide a luminous contrast to the gemstone’s intense red hue, enhancing its colour while maintaining a refined and balanced design.

Suspended from an 18-inch 18ct white gold trace chain, complete with an adjustable fastening at 16 inches, this elegant pendant offers versatility and effortless sophistication.

A beautiful choice for those who appreciate unusual coloured gemstones and finely crafted jewellery.

A Gemmologist’s Note

Spinel is a fascinating gemstone belonging to the magnesium aluminium oxide mineral family (MgAl₂O₄). Found in a remarkable variety of colours, including orange, pink, purple and red, it is the finest red spinels that are particularly admired by collectors.

Historically, red spinel was frequently mistaken for ruby because the two gemstones can exhibit remarkably similar colours and are sometimes found in the same geological deposits. Today, spinel is recognised as a desirable gemstone in its own right, appreciated for its brilliance, durability and natural beauty.

With a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, spinel is well suited to fine jewellery. Important sources include Burma (Myanmar), Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Brazil.

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