Halo Spinel Ring 3.08 Ct., 14K White Gold

When you are searching for a ring that ends the quest for exceptional color, cut, and presence, this design from The Natural Gemstone Company answers that call with confidence and refinement. At its heart sits a transparent blue spinel of 3.08 carats, a cushion shape with dimensions of 9.90 by 8.79 by 4.89 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize every ounce of light performance. This stone carries a medium intense color saturation that reads as a rich, cool blue in daylight and artificial light alike, and a clarity graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the gem appears clean to the eye while retaining natural character. The spinel is heat treated, a common enhancement that brings out its pure blue tones and ensures a lively, consistent face up color. The mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish work together to present a gem that is both lively under scrutiny and utterly wearable for every day or special occasion.

The mixed brilliant cut is the critical reason this spinel exudes such memorable brilliance, and it is the feature that will matter most to a customer who wants maximum light return. By combining the rounded, softly faceted crown geometry of a cushion shape with a brilliant facet arrangement on both crown and pavilion, light is captured across a broad table and then returned as scintillation and sparkle rather than lost to darkness. The crown facets act as efficient light collectors, funneling rays into the pavilion which has been proportioned to encourage multiple internal reflections, enhancing both sparkle and the subtle flashes of color often called fire. The result is an appearance that balances depth and brightness, so the stone reads as a large, luminous face up presence without appearing flat or overly deep. Excellent polish on every facet creates mirror like facet junctions that increase contrast and make each movement of the hand translate into lively, attractive sparkle.

Surrounding the cushion blue spinel is a halo of white round natural diamonds, with a total weight of approximately 1.08 carats, clarity grades of Very Slightly Included in VS1 and VS2, and a color grade of F, which means near colorless brilliance that does not compete with the central blue but rather elevates it. This halo and the classic 14K white gold mounting are designed to enhance light interplay, each small diamond acting as a secondary light source that amplifies the spinel’s blue through reflected white flashes. The contrast between the cool blue center and the icy white diamonds increases perceived brightness, and the white gold setting supports this effect by reflecting light back through the diamonds and spinel rather than absorbing it. The prong setting is minimal yet secure, allowing maximum light to enter from multiple angles so the ring reads as luminous from the profile as well as the top view. The dimensions of the spinel are ideal for a strong face up presence on the finger, while the depth supports a vivid color that is glassy and transparent rather than murky or boxed in.

This ring from The Natural Gemstone Company is tailored for someone whose search stops at a jewel that looks alive from every angle, whether the occasion is an engagement, an anniversary, or the addition of a museum quality piece to a personal collection. The combination of a well proportioned cushion mixed brilliant cut spinel from Burma, Myanmar, with its excellent polish and medium intense saturation, companioned by F color VS diamonds, all set in lustrous 14K white gold, creates a refined statement of taste and technical excellence. If you value cut and optical performance above all else, this ring delivers brilliance, scintillation, and an elegant face up presence that will draw compliments for years to come. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to view additional photos, request detailed certification information, or discuss custom fitting options, we are committed to making sure this exceptional gem meets your needs and finishes your search.