Description
Lecture “Spinel history, origin, treatments, marketing, and pricing” reported that in addition to Mogok and Namya, Burma (Myanmar) spinel is mined in Afghanistan, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tajikistan, Thailand, and Vietnam. In Burma, where some of the most beautiful colors are found, spinel was recognized as a separate gem species as early as 1587.
Jeffery Bergman (Eight Dimension Gems, Bangkok, Thailand) is an American-born precious gemstone dealer and gemmologist with 5 decades of broad-based experience in natural gemstones, diamonds, and fine jewelry.
