A pink-orange spinel from Mogok with a colour reminiscent of the highly prized padparadscha — the rare salmon-pink tone found in the finest Sri Lankan sapphires. This 0.69ct stone carries a warm blend of pink and orange with moderate inclusions visible to the naked eye. The colour is the story here: genuine, natural, and entirely untreated.
Product Details
- Colour: Pink-Orange (Padparadscha-like)
- Product Code: C0025
- Origin: Mogok, Myanmar
- Weight: 0.69ct
- Clarity: A — moderate inclusions visible to the naked eye
- Dimensions: 5.2 × 4.2 × 3.9mm
- 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 Padparadscha-Like?
Padparadscha is one of the rarest and most valuable colour descriptions in the gemstone world — a delicate combination of pink and orange seen in certain Sri Lankan sapphires that commands a significant premium. This spinel carries a similar pink-orange blend, entirely natural, from Mogok. It is not formally classified as padparadscha (that term applies to corundum), but the colour analogy is immediately apparent to anyone familiar with the category. For a collector, a designer seeking an unusual warm tone, or a buyer who simply wants a beautiful and rare natural stone at an accessible price, this is a compelling piece. Please note the A-grade clarity — inclusions are visible to the naked eye, and the price reflects this. No treatments. No enhancements.
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.
