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Lavender Ash

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Lavender Ash

Stone Profile

  • Natural spinel (Tanzania)Natural spinel of East African origin.
  • 1.81 ctAttractive size in the important ~2 ct segment.
  • Color: grey / silver-greyNeutral gray tone with a slightly metallic light effect.
  • Tone: mediumBalanced tone with clear outlining.
  • Saturation: low (intentional neutral palette)Restrained saturation creates a calm overall impression.
  • Modified cushion cutSoftly rounded shape with faceted light structure.
  • Transparency: transparentGood clarity with clearly visible light guidance.
  • High brilliance contrastStrong contrast between light and dark reflection zones.
  • Directional light reflectionFacets show directed, almost mirror-like light movement.
  • AIGS certifiedCertified by the renowned AIGS laboratory in Bangkok.
  • Unheated (expected / typical)Spinel typically untreated (confirmation to follow in report).
  • Rare neutral spinel color categoryGray spinels are significantly rarer than classic color varieties.
  • Character Stone – light over colorFocus on light behavior rather than color intensity.

➡️ Technical specifications

Silver Horizon works differently from color-dominated gemstones. The visual focus is not on intense color, but on how light moves across the facets.

The grey to silvery tone initially appears understated, but develops surprising dynamism when moved. Bright reflections and darker zones alternate, creating an almost metallic effect that changes with every turn.

At 1.81 carats, the stone has enough volume to clearly display this light structure without losing clarity. The modified cushion cut precisely supports this behavior by channeling reflections rather than scattering them.

In contrast to classic spinels with strong color saturation, the effect here arises from contrast and surface. This makes the stone appear calmer, yet technically more precise.

Silver Horizon is not a stone for maximum visual loudness. Its strength lies in control and structure – a reduced, almost minimalist expression of material.

➡️ General Information

CHF 2,014.00
Zertifikat

Lotus Gemology (Bangkok) – Boutique‑Labor für Farbedelsteine.


Schwerpunkte: Identifikation, Behandlungserkennung und Herkunftsbestimmung (insb. Rubin, Saphir, Spinell); strikte, ästhetikorientierte Report‑Philosophie („the GEM is the most important part of gemology“) und eigenständige Forschung. Stärken & Relevanz: sehr hohe Expertise im Mikro‑Bereich (Hyperion‑Datenbank mit hunderten/tausenden Inklusions‑Fotomikrografien, frei zugänglich), rege Publikation & Vorträge; Online‑Report‑Verifikation vorhanden. Im Handel als renommiertes Speziallabor (Tier‑2) neben den großen, traditionell etablierten Top‑Labs positioniert; besonders geschätzt bei Farbstein‑Kennern, wenn klare, handelsnahe Befunde + Bildsprache gefragt sind.