These old hand cut spinel gems come from the ancient mines of Mogul in Myanmar and were hand cut with a wonderful uniqueness to each stone. The stones are delicate like cherry blossom and each a different shade.

Spinel is a stone of hope and revitalisation. It comes in a wide range of colours from shades of pink, blue, red, yellow and brown. The name spinel comes from the Greek word for spark, and is believed to bring good energy and repel negative thoughts for its wearer.

Drawing on ancient Burmese symbols, Buddhist iconography, and the natural world of this beautiful south East Asian country for inspiration, Pippa has been working with Turquoise Mountain Myanmar for 4 years. Each piece is hand made in Myanmar by artisans trained in traditional goldsmithing techniques. Providing meaningful livelihood skills and much needed employment in one of Asia’s poorest countries.

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