A strand of about 38 cm of faceted round spinel beads, where deep raspberry meets soft pink, coral, and a few mauve notes. In the light, each facet reflects a bright, almost glassy sparkle that has made this gem famous.
Characteristics :
This 4 mm size gives body to a choker necklace or a single-row bracelet, and pairs very well with gold. With a hole of about 0.7 mm, a 0.3 to 0.5 mm nylon thread or a fine cable is suitable. For a more delicate look, this same spinel is also available in 3 mm faceted rounds.
A little gemology : spinel is a magnesium and aluminum oxide (MgAl₂O₄) that crystallizes in the cubic system, in octahedra with sharp edges; its name may in fact come from the Latin spina, “thorn”. Hardness 8 on the Mohs scale, density about 3.6: it is harder than quartz and wears very well. Its pinks and reds are due to chromium, its mauves to iron. Long confused with ruby, it adorned the crowns of Europe under that name: the famous “Black Prince’s Ruby” in the British Imperial State Crown is in fact a spinel. The finest deposits are found in Myanmar (Mogok), Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tajikistan, and Vietnam.
Good to know : natural spinel is one of the rare color gems that is generally untreated; its shades are those of the stone as it comes out of the mine. A soft cloth and lukewarm water are enough to care for it.
In lithotherapy : pink spinel is associated with the heart chakra. It is credited with virtues of vitality and renewal, and is said to help regain momentum after a period of fatigue.
The strand you will receive : we have selected only five strands in this size, all from the same lot and shown together in photos and video. The strand you will receive is one of them, with the same raspberry and pink palette; only the order of the beads differs from one strand to another.
100% natural product : the size, shape, shade, and number of beads may vary slightly from one strand to another. Dimensions and quantities are given for reference only.
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Few objects are imperishable and last over time. Your jewelry, regardless of price or composition, will live with you and thus show signs of aging. This is perfectly normal and does not call the quality into question.
Here are some tips to keep them in the best condition for as long as possible.
In conclusion, your jewelry, like all things, are objects that need attention and respect so you can enjoy them for as long as possible. With these few tips, they should accompany you for years!
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