Grape Purple Spinel 3.08ct - 10x8mm
Grape Purple Spinel 3.08ct - 10x8mm
Grape Purple Spinel 3.08ct - 10x8mm
US$ 467
3.08ct Purple Spinel at US$ 152/ct
Certification?
| Weight | 3.08 ct |
| Shape / Cut | Oval / Fine Step Cut |
| Color | Grape Purple |
| Clarity | VS |
| Treatment | Unheated |
| Origin | Mozambique |
| Dimensions | 10.25 x 8.06 x 4.84 mm |
Buy with Confidence
01Natural only
Only natural, earth-mined gemstones — never synthetic or laboratory-created.
Since 1985
A second-generation family gemstone house, cutting and selling from Bangkok.
Described as it is
Hand-selected and described accurately, with any known treatment disclosed.
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Anatomy of This Stone
02Colour
Grape Purple
Indicative tonal range for this colour family. For reference only — screens vary.
This 3.08ct purple spinel sits in the grape purple range of the purple spinel colour scale.
Clarity
VS
This 3.08ct purple spinel is graded VS. Very Slightly Included: inclusions are visible under 10x magnification but not to the naked eye.
Shape & size
Oval
10.25 × 8.06 × 4.84 mm
This 3.08ct purple spinel measures 10.25 × 8.06 × 4.84 mm, shown here at true physical size on most screens. Carat weight describes a gemstone's mass rather than its dimensions, so always check the millimetres before buying.
Price
Our price
US$ 467
US$ 152 / carat
Retail price
US$ 1,168
STARLANKA buys rough at source and cuts it in-house in Bangkok, so a stone reaches you without the layers of margin a purple spinel normally collects between the mine and a retail counter. The price shown is the price — no negotiated tiers.
Retail price is our estimate of what a comparable stone typically costs at traditional retail. It is a comparison figure — not a former price at which this stone was offered.
Certification & Shipping
03Certification
No lab report supplied
This 3.08ct purple spinel is not currently accompanied by an independent lab report. One can be added before it ships — choose a laboratory from the certification option in the buy box above. Certification is optional: many clients buy on our own description, which stands behind the 14-day return either way.
- GIA
- GRS
- AIGS
- GIT
- ICA GemLab
- GUILD
- AGR
Reports are issued by the laboratory directly and describe the stone independently of us. Our affiliations.
Shipping & returns
Free and fully insured, worldwide
In the box
Sealed gem box, itemised invoice, and the lab report where one accompanies the stone.
Returns
14 days from delivery. We send a prepaid insured label and refund the original payment method.
Voids a return
The stone has been set, the seal broken, or the stone altered or recut.
Dispatched within 1–3 business days. Full detail in our shipping and return policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
04Is this purple spinel natural or lab-created?
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This STARLANKA purple spinel (SKU SP0442) is a natural, earth-mined purple spinel. STARLANKA sells only natural gemstones and does not offer synthetic or laboratory-created stones.
Has this purple spinel been treated?
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This STARLANKA purple spinel (SKU SP0442) is unheated — it has not been heat treated. STARLANKA discloses any known treatment or enhancement on every stone it sells.
Does this stone come with a certificate?
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This STARLANKA purple spinel (SKU SP0442) is not currently accompanied by an independent lab report. A report from GIA, GRS, AIGS, GIT, ICA GemLab, GUILD or AGR can be added before the stone ships.
What size is a 3.08ct oval purple spinel?
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This STARLANKA purple spinel (SKU SP0442) weighs 3.08 carats and measures 10.25 × 8.06 × 4.84 mm. Carat weight describes a gemstone's mass rather than its dimensions, so two stones of equal weight can differ in face-up size depending on shape and cut depth.
How much does shipping cost?
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STARLANKA ships this purple spinel (SKU SP0442) free of charge and fully insured worldwide, with no minimum order value. Orders are dispatched within 1–3 business days: 2–4 business days in transit to the United States by international express courier, 3–7 business days elsewhere internationally, and 1 business day within Thailand by local express courier.
Can I return this purple spinel?
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This STARLANKA purple spinel (SKU SP0442) can be returned within 14 days of delivery for a refund to the original payment method, provided it has not been set into jewellery, had its security seal broken, or been altered or recut. STARLANKA provides a prepaid, insured return label.
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Purple Spinel Reviews(5)
Verified buyer·May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024
“Amazing customer service and amazing products - would always rate them very highly 👍🏻”
Verified buyer·Feb 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024
“Love the mounting! It’s beautiful! I purchased two other gem stones and wished I would have had them put into mountings.”
Verified buyer·May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
“Recommended online gems store 👍”
Verified buyer·Jun 28, 2021
Jun 28, 2021
“A fantastic spinel in a beautiful colour. This stone has a great fire and we love it.”
Verified buyer·Jun 2, 2021
Jun 2, 2021
