Simply incredible 1.44ct untreated VS blue Spinel

Ladies and gentlemen, presented today is a stunning example of collectors spinel. It shows a silky blue black resting color, but once you put it in the light, you can observe a rich blue hue with a touch of violet in its undertone. Through amazing VS clarity! This piece is well cut with fantastic symmetry, and you can see from the video that its superior luster sparkles off of each facet. It measures 8.5mm x 6.7mm x 3.3mm, and is all natural with no treatments. Sourced from Tanzania. As you know, natural blue spinel demands a premium in the market, with some examples going as high as $3,000 a carat. Is this one of those gemstones? No. This spinel is closer to the $300-$500 a carat mark, depending on what market you are in. And if you found it in a jewelry store? Well, we all know that once you put a gemstone in gold...  

Gems come with a complimentary gem jar for display and protection, size permitting. All treatments are disclosed*, and all weights and sizes are approximate. Listed gemstones are greatly magnified, and minor details that present themselves in the photo may not be visible with the naked eye. There may be slight color differences due to individual monitor settings and capabilities. *Except for topaz. As irradiation is the standard treatment for this gem type, they should be assumed to be as such, unless stated otherwise in the description.