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Silver Horizon

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Silver Horizon

Stone Profile

  • Natural spinel (Tanzania)
    Natural spinel of East African origin.
  • 1.82 ct
    Attractive size in the important ~2 ct segment.
  • Color: grey / silver-grey
    Neutral grey tone with a slightly metallic light effect.
  • Tone: medium
    Balanced tone with clear definition.
  • Saturation: low (intentional neutral palette)
    Subtle saturation creates a calm overall impression.
  • Modified cushion cut
    Softly rounded shape with faceted light structure.
  • Transparency: transparent
    Good clarity with clearly visible light guidance.
  • High brilliance contrast
    Strong alternation between light and dark reflection zones.
  • Directional light reflection
    Facets show directional, almost mirror-like light movement.
  • AIGS certified
    Certified by the renowned AIGS laboratory in Bangkok.
  • Unheated (expected / typical)
    Spinel typically unheated (confirmation to follow in report).
  • Rare neutral spinel color category
    Grey spinels are significantly rarer than classic color varieties.
  • Character Stone – light over color
    Focus 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 the way light moves across the facets.

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

At 1.82 carats, the stone has enough volume to clearly display this light structure without losing clarity. The modified cushion cut supports precisely this behavior by channeling, rather than scattering, reflections.

In contrast to classic spinels with strong color saturation, the effect here arises from contrast and surface. This makes the stone appear calmer, but at the same time more technically 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 1,283.00
Zertifikat

AIGS – Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (Bangkok).


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