{"product_id":"2-65-ct-blue-spinel","title":"2.65 ct Natural Unheated Bluish-Gray Spinel – Emerald Cut | AGCL Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA natural 2.65 carat bluish-gray spinel in a radiant cut, documented on AGCL Report #M263110. The cool, sophisticated bluish-gray tone is a distinctive alternative to traditional blue gemstones, and spinel's naturally high brilliance produces strong light return without any enhancement. Spinel ranks 8 on the Mohs scale, making it one of the more durable gem species for fine jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"This bluish-gray spinel's cool, sophisticated tone is a genuine alternative to traditional blue gemstones, and its radiant faceting draws out a natural brilliance that needed no help from enhancement to get there.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFine bluish-gray spinel in this size and cutting quality represents a small slice of overall spinel production, most of which trends toward red, pink, and violet-blue hues rather than this cooler gray-blue tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluish-gray is a less commonly seen body color for spinel; most commercial material leans toward red, hot pink, or a warmer violet-blue rather than this cool, muted tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2.65 ct, this stone is comfortably above the sub-1.5 ct sizes most commonly available for spinel in fine color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spinel as a species is rarely treated in the market to begin with — but on this specific stone, the AGCL report's Comments field is blank and does not address treatment at all. \"Unheated\" here reflects the store's own assessment, not an independently lab-confirmed determination, and we want buyers to know that distinction plainly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut:\u003c\/strong\u003e The octagonal, step-cut outline (labeled by AGCL as an Emerald Cut, cut in-house to Radiant Cut proportions) requires precise faceting to return light evenly across a cooler body color — a more exacting cut than a simple round or oval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e An independent AGCL report confirms this stone's weight, dimensions, and clarity — a level of third-party documentation many loose colored stones in this size range don't carry at all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombined effect:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the pairing of an uncommon cool body color, above-average size, exacting step-cut faceting, and independent documentation — not any single factor — that makes a stone like this difficult to replace once sold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eView it in more than one light.\u003c\/strong\u003e The step-cut facets of an emerald\/radiant-style cut show color and any minor inclusions more openly than a brilliant cut, so compare the stone in daylight and indoor light before deciding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlan the setting around the outline.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 9.22 x 6.33 x 5.30 mm, this is an elongated octagonal stone — four-prong or east-west settings that follow the step-cut corners will show off the faceting better than a setting designed for a round or oval stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsk about additional documentation if you want independent treatment verification.\u003c\/strong\u003e The AGCL report is silent on treatment for this stone — if lab-confirmed treatment status matters to you, ask us about arranging supplementary documentation before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh the value case.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spinel in this color and size remains comparatively undervalued next to sapphire of similar quality, which is part of what makes the rarity factors above meaningful for long-term value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the Try Before You Buy option\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/spinel-buyers-guide\"\u003eSpinel Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/sapphire-vs-spinel-collectors-guide\"\u003eSapphire vs. Spinel — The Overlooked Comparison\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/the-smart-way-to-buy-loose-gemstones-online-in-2026\"\u003eBuy Loose Gemstones the Smart Way in 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/luxury-gemstones-at-fair-prices-direct-from-source\"\u003eWhy Crescent Gems Prices Loose Gemstones Below Retail\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/how-gems-are-formed-nature-s-incredible-underground-process\"\u003eHow Gemstones Are Formed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8403\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e2.65 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecies \/ Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNatural Spinel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShape \/ Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEmerald Cut (Octagonal outline per AGCL report); Radiant Cut faceting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9.22 x 6.33 x 5.30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eColor \/ Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eBluish Gray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated — store's own assessment; the AGCL report's Comments field is blank and does not address treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon) — store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eVery Slightly Included — minor inclusions may be visible under magnification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e8 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAGCL Report #M263110\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: CG8403\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariety: Spinel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 2.65 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9.22 x 6.33 x 5.30 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShape: Emerald Cut (Octagonal outline per AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut Style: Radiant Cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon) (store's own assessment; not addressed by the AGCL report)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: Unheated (store's own assessment; the AGCL report's Comments field is blank and does not address treatment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Bluish Gray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Very Slightly Included — minor inclusions may be visible under magnification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparency: Transparent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: AGCL (Arctic Gem Certification \u0026amp; Laboratory), Report #M263110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2.65 ct bluish-gray spinel has been hand-selected for the evenness of its cool tone and the precision of its radiant faceting — a refined, versatile choice for statement jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a Kind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a single natural gemstone, not a lab-created or mass-produced stone. No two natural spinels are identical — the exact stone pictured is the exact stone you receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners. Store separately from other jewelry and remove before heavy physical activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAGCL Gemstone Report #M263110\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43032716279875,"sku":"CG8403","price":5928.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/1112023001_df92d7da-a9de-4911-9a7e-12fad49ddc55.jpg?v=1779989920","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-gcc\/products\/2-65-ct-blue-spinel","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}