Red Spinel
Spinel GroupKey Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Mohs Hardness | 8.0 (8) |
| Typical Size | 0.5-20 carats (commercial: 1-8 carats; fine stones over 10 carats are rare) |
| Typical Price Range | $300-10,000+ per carat (commercial: $800-3,000; finest "Jedi" red $5,000-10,000+) |
| Rarity Level | Unique Geological |
| Availability Level | Collectors Market |
| Availability Driver | Limited Investment |
| Investment Appropriateness | Emerging Investment Gems |
Pricing
Typical Price
$300.00
per carat
Listing Price
$709.21
per carat
Sold Price
$221.80
per carat
My Price
N/A
per carat
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VERY BULLISH
80.0
Score Components
Geo rarity
85
Mkt availability
85
Invest Appr
75
hardness
65
price
85
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Detailed Descriptions
Rarity Description: Pure red spinel rivaling ruby in color; fine specimens from classic localities (Burma, Tajikistan) are geologically rare.
Availability Description: Fine red spinel trades through established dealers and auctions; increasingly recognized as a ruby alternative with growing demand.
Investment Description: Growing recognition as ruby alternative; fine unheated red spinel from Burma and Tajikistan showing strong appreciation; increasing auction presence and collector demand.
Seller Prices
| Seller | Faceted Price | Rough Price |
|---|---|---|
| plgcertifiedgems | $4407.05/ct | - |
| prettylittlegem | $520.94/ct | - |
| qualitygemsmine | $235.05/ct | - |
| None | $207.56/ct | - |
| dreamz916 | $92.75/ct | - |
| gemsofafrica | $85.15/ct | - |
| heaventreasures | $81.67/ct | - |
| jonimax | $72.51/ct | - |
| preciouscarats | $69.65/ct | - |
| allsapphires | $67.87/ct | - |
| uniqueemerald | $67.46/ct | - |
| mogokstone | $58.90/ct | - |
| novajewels | $35.42/ct | - |
| $34.93/ct | - | |
| mineralsmarvelgems | $18.03/ct | - |
| diamonddesire | $12.50/ct | - |
| gemssupplier | $7.02/ct | - |
| fakhr | $6.23/ct | - |
| danish46 | $4.43/ct | - |
| facetsprecision | $3.08/ct | - |
Price History (Last 3 Years)
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Origin Variants
| Origin | Rarity | Price Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Burma | Very Rare | x3.00 |
| Sri Lanka | Uncommon | x1.30 |
| Tanzania | Very Rare | x2.80 |
| Vietnam | Rare | x1.80 |
| Tajikistan | Rare | x1.60 |
Color Variants
No color variants found for this gem.
Price Levels of Origin and Color Variants on MC
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Current Listings
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Other gems in the Spinel Group:
| Gem Type | Investment Ranking | Typical Price | Listing Price | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musgravite | Speculative Collector Gems | $5000.00/ct | $3947.37/ct | $3279.31/ct |
| Taaffeite | Speculative Collector Gems | $2500.00/ct | $2404.09/ct | $1111.61/ct |
| Mahenge Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $1200.00/ct | $489.06/ct | $155.43/ct |
| Burmese Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $800.00/ct | $549.04/ct | $22.81/ct |
| Vietnamese Purple Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $600.00/ct | - | - |
| Blue Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $400.00/ct | $622.36/ct | $75.91/ct |
| Tanzanian Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $400.00/ct | $99.05/ct | - |
| Pink Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $300.00/ct | $158.43/ct | $69.30/ct |
| Red Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $300.00/ct | $709.21/ct | $221.80/ct |
| Spinel | Emerging Investment Gems | $150.00/ct | $256.22/ct | $38.85/ct |
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