{"product_id":"2-54ct-9-5x7mm-vvs-oval-natural-dark-blue-spinel-tanzania-gemstone","title":"2.54ct ETW Earth-Mined Dark Blue Spinel – Oval Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.54ct ETW Earth-Mined Dark Blue Spinel – Oval Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis distinctive loose gemstone features an earth-mined dark blue spinel from Tanzania, showcasing deep blue coloration in a classic oval cut. Its opaque clarity and substantial carat weight create a bold appearance with appealing possibilities for custom jewelry or gemstone collecting. This stone is so highly saturated that it reads as a black spinel in person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dark Blue Spinel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarat Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.54ct ETW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Oval Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9.5 x 7.0 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClarity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Opaque\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unheated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarth-mined dark blue spinel weighing 2.54ct ETW in an oval cut from Tanzania, featuring opaque clarity and unheated character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gemstone's deep blue coloration provides a rich, distinctive appearance, while its opaque character emphasizes body color rather than transparency or internal brilliance. Its classic oval outline offers a timeless shape that complements the stone's bold visual character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinel is a naturally occurring mineral species admired for its diverse color range and hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale. Historically mistaken for ruby and sapphire, spinel is now recognized as a desirable gemstone in its own right. Although transparent spinels are commonly used in fine jewelry, opaque examples offer a different aesthetic that emphasizes color, shape, and individual mineral character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 2.54 carats with dimensions of 9.5 x 7.0 mm, this spinel provides generous face-up presence and attractive elongated proportions. Its classic oval shape makes it a candidate for a custom ring or pendant, particularly in designs that emphasize the gemstone's deep coloration and solid visual appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTanzania is an important source of gem-quality spinel, producing gemstones in a variety of attractive colors. The combination of Tanzanian origin, dark blue coloration, opaque clarity, and elegant oval proportions gives this individual gemstone a distinctive presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn appealing earth-mined dark blue spinel offering bold color, classic proportions, and unique character for custom jewelry or collecting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Stock Code: EDMM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeywords: loose gemstone, earth-mined spinel, dark blue spinel, blue spinel, Tanzanian spinel, Tanzania gemstone, oval cut spinel, opaque spinel, unheated spinel, deep blue gemstone, 2.54ct spinel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Coast Gemstones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67730645483801,"sku":null,"price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/9196\/9305\/files\/2.54ctETWEarth-MinedDarkBlueSpinel_OvalCut.jpg?v=1791508972","url":"https:\/\/westcoastgemstones.com\/products\/2-54ct-9-5x7mm-vvs-oval-natural-dark-blue-spinel-tanzania-gemstone","provider":"West Coast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}