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Jeweled Arts of India
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"Treasury of the World"

Highlights of The al-Sabah Collection

Explore The Jeweled Arts of India

Inscribed Royal Gemstones


Inscribed Royal Spinel ('Balas Ruby')
LNS 1660 J
Cut from spinel (fine slightly purplish deep pink, with a soft, 'velvety' quality), drilled, manually engraved with a diamond stylus, and wheel cut
Lenth 48 mm; width 36 mm; thickness 18 mm; weight 249.3 carats
Photography by Bruce M. White
Inscribed Royal Spinel ('Balas Ruby')