Created Pink Spinel Italian Cocktail Ring
 
18 Carat Gold Mount | 8.92 ct Step‑Cut Gem | Ring Size Q (Resizable)
 
A whisper of Italian glamour caught in blush and gold — this enchanting vintage cocktail ring holds an 8.92 carat created spinel, radiant in a soft light pink hue that glows from within. The gem’s step‑cut facets play gently with the light, offering a mirrored pool of brilliance as refined as it is romantic.
 
Set in 18 carat Italian gold, the setting bears all the grace of mid‑century craftsmanship, with a subtle individuality born of human touch. Tiny moulding irregularities lend the ring its own quiet charm (please see photographs) — a reminder that true beauty rarely rests in perfect symmetry.
 
Spinel has long been celebrated for its brilliance and durability. With a hardness of 8 on the Mohs scale, it sits just below sapphire and ruby, offering greater resilience than stones such as quartz or topaz. Created spinel is chemically and structurally identical to its natural twin, sharing the same energy, colour and strength — its only difference is origin, born of science rather than stone. A gem ahead of its time: the refined, eco‑conscious choice before sustainability had a name.
 
Throughout history, spinel has held an esteemed place among the world’s great gemstones. For centuries, red spinels masqueraded as rubies — most famously in the Black Prince’s “Ruby”, which adorns the Imperial State Crown as part of the British Crown Jewels. This royal case of mistaken identity sealed the spinel’s place among history’s most storied gems.
 
This magnificent example bears Italian hallmarks, including the star, maker’s number 1472, and the regional mark AL (for Alessandria), along with a lozenge‑shaped cartouche denoting 750 fineness — collectively indicating post‑1968 manufacture. It remains in excellent vintage condition, shining with an enchanting lustre that dances with warmth.