Additional Videos

Detailed Video - https://youtu.be/s8_MiwgvpTQ

Before & After Recutting - https://youtu.be/OM6c3U-SAJA

Studio Lighting - https://youtu.be/AHpmebI86_Y

Indirect Sunlight - https://youtu.be/lVV3QK3zSQg

Specifications 

Details 

Species: Natural Spinel

Dimensions: 14.53 x 9.53 x 6.31 mm

Treatment: Unheated & Untreated. Guaranteed.

Origin: Mogok, Burma

4 C’s 

Carat Weight: 8.57 CT

Color: Dark Pigeon’s Blood Red*

Cut: Master Cushion Cut**

Clarity: VS2

*Regarding the color: In the right lighting conditions, the stone exhibits a vivid, intense red comparable to the famous pigeon’s blood of the best Burmese rubies. The stone is; however, quite dark under dim lighting conditions/against light-colored backgrounds. 

Please see ALL the pictures/videos to get an accurate representation of the stone’s color and clarity. 

**The stone was recut from a native-cut stone by the lapidary studio of the world-renowned master cutter, Ron Pingenot, who has been shipping world-class stones out of his Colorado lapidary studio for decades.

Certification

Gemological Institute of America (GIA) - GIA REPORT NUMBER: 2195897727

https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=2195897727&s=1546081026614

About The Stone

An absolute treasure, this stone is one of, if not the only, GIA Certified red spinel over 8 carats being offered at a no-reserve price.

The retail value on this gem is easily in the six figures; especially given its large size, master cutting, GIA certification, untreated-nature, and coveted Burmese origin.

To maximize the stone’s beauty, we recommend a setting that will ensure light can hit the stone from multiple angles and a darker metal that will allow for a beautiful contrast with the rich red.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own such a large, rare, valuable, and beautiful gem at a no-reserve price. Best of luck to all the bidders.

About The Stone - Additional Details (4 Cs)

Color

The stone has a dark tone; however, thanks to exceptional cutting and rich saturation of the base material, the gem comes to life with the richest, most intense, stop-sign red imaginable!

Cutting

The cutting is masterful. Ron Pingenot LLC worked its magic to brighten up this originally 9.01 CT very dark stone into a flashy and brilliant 8.57 CT stunner.

The stone was recut from its poor native-cut using the most advanced technology, methods, and equipment on the market to maximize its beauty while retaining its unprecedented size.

The scintillation and glow of this stone are breathtaking.

Clarity

The stone does have some inclusions, as is to be expected from such a large spinel; however, the inclusions do not detract from the beauty of the stone; the stone’s strength and structural integrity are not comprised due to the inclusions. Please see the pictures as we have tried to accurately portray the inclusions with zoomed-in images.

Carat

Red spinel in large sizes is exceptionally rare… An 8+ carat Burmese red spinel is a treasure that most will never see in their lives; now is your opportunity to own an 8+ carat Burmese red spinel!

The majority of the material in this size range is near-black in all lighting conditions, washed out, pinkish, or extremely included. This stone is the exception to rule. Despite its enormous size, it maintains an elegant deep red, breathtaking brilliance, and an all-around presence that demands attention.

Once again, best of luck to all the bidders.

Social Media

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Policies

Guaranteed Customer Satisfaction

We have a 100% feedback score after over 100 transactions for one reason - we care! We work hard to deliver the best gems, so it’s only fitting that we compliment the best gems with the best service.

We are obsessed with making our customers happy. Should you encounter any issues, please send us a message. Response time is generally under 12 hours. 

We’re not happy unless you’re happy!

Shipping

$9.99 - Standard airmail shipping. Shipping time varies from as little as 2 days up to a few weeks.  

Upgraded shipping services are available; contact us for details.

Orders over $2,000 receive complimentary White Glove service - express shipping to virtually anywhere in the world. 100% tracked & Insured. Direct signature required for additional security.*

*Restrictions apply. Contact us for details.

Returns

No hassle 30-day returns. 100% money back guarantee. No restocking fee.

Ethics

All of our diamonds are Kimberly compliant. We deal only with registered business and ensure that all of our suppliers comply with the International Labour Organization’s labour standards.

Pictures & Videos

We do our best to portray gemstones as accurately as possible. Our goal is that customers are shocked by how much better their purchases look in real life as compared to the pictures and videos.

Monitors and phone screen vary greatly, so please try to view our pictures and videos on more than one device if possible. Further, gemstone appearance can vary greatly depending on the lighting and background.

 We are happy to provide supplementary pictures and videos; just ask!

FAQ

What is cor gems?

Cor Gems is a gemstone dealer headquartered in Whitby, Canada. We specialize in Paraiba tourmaline and red spinel. We also have operations in Thailand.  We started by supplying jewelry manufacturers with loose gemstones and diamonds. We expanded into doing custom orders for clients and are currently focusing on bringing our superior customer service to the world of e-commerce.

Our logo is stylized as cor gems; it’s entirely lowercase because we believe in no-frills simplicity. Buying a gemstone should be an easy process, and cor gems strives to achieve just that with superlative quality gems, industry-best prices, and unparalleled customer service.

How are our cor gems’ prices so low?

We achieve our industry-best prices by sourcing directly from miners and cutters. In addition to delivering value to our customers, eliminating business intermediaries in this manner allows us to provide our suppliers with fair compensation.

Does cor gems take custom orders?

Yes! We specialize in making our customers’ dreams come true. We can source virtually any gemstone from Argyle pink diamonds to pigeon’s blood red Burmese rubies to royal blue Kashmir sapphire. If it exists, we can get it to you – and we can get it to you for a better price than anyone else can. Guaranteed.

We can also source rough gemstones and have one of the cutters from expansive network cut it to your exact specifications. Whether you want a large number of tourmaline beads for jewelry making or are looking to turn an exceptional ruby rough into a world-class addition to your collection, we have access to cutters from around the globe to match your exact requirements.

From budget cutters in Thailand who can do decent work for $1/CT to AGTA-winning masters, our network is one of the biggest and best on Earth.

What’s the cor gems story?

My name is Muhammad Ali. I am the CEO of cor gems. I am obsessed with two things: gemstones and customers!

My gem career began when I was fifteen years old. It was a sunny summer day and I was at a garage sale with my mother. There was a dollar bin full of books on everything from astronomy to equine studies, but it was the book on gemstones that piqued my interest.

I was amazed by the historical significance, the rarity, and above all the beauty of these treasures from mother nature. I read every single page cover to cover but it wasn’t enough! I read my way through every book on gems at both my school and public library!

I realized I had to get my hand on the real thing. I turned to the internet purchased some stones online. I was disappointed by how much duller the stones were compared to the pictures in the listings.

It occurred to me that if I was disappointed with my purchase that other customers must be just as disappointed. I began researching gemstone suppliers. Although gems are mined everywhere from Madagascar to Myanmar, almost every gemstone passes through Thailand at one point or another.

Whether it’s to be cut, certified, or sold, the majority of the world’s fine gemstones pass through the Thai border before reaching their final destination. I reached out directly the Thai cutters and built up our Rolodex of contacts. After years of purchasing as a collector and supplying local manufacturers, I had finally achieved the supplier base that allowed me to take cor gems international.

Fast forward to today and cor gems is an international powerhouse with customers on every continent except Antarctica.

None of this would have been possible without my hardworking team, my supportive family, and above all, my amazing customers.

Thank you,

Muhammad Ali – CEO, Cor Gems