1.19 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Spinel Pair from Burma (Myanmar)

This pair of transparent bluish purple spinels presents a balanced and refined combination of weight, proportions, and optical clarity. The stones weigh 0.58 carats and 0.61 carats respectively, and are cut into elongated oval outlines with dimensions of 5.98 x 4.12 x 3.08 millimeters and 6.00 x 4.16 x 3.10 millimeters. Each gem has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, combining a faceted crown with a pavilion designed to optimize return of light, and both exhibit an excellent polish. The clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the medium color intensity yields a pleasing bluish purple appearance that remains well saturated without appearing heavy. The pair originates from Burma, Myanmar, and has been heat treated, a common enhancement in spinel that stabilizes and enhances color. The Natural Gemstone Company provides these specifications to ensure clear and accurate representation of each stone.

The reflective properties of these spinels are a defining feature, and their mixed brilliant cutting enhances the interplay between brilliance and scintillation. Facet junctions on the crown capture and disperse incoming light, while pavilion facets reflect light back through the table in controlled flashes. The result is a lively pattern of bright return and contrast that emphasizes facet geometry, and the medium color intensity permits light to penetrate sufficiently to reveal internal reflections without muting surface brightness. Because the cut incorporates a balance of larger star and kite facets on the crown and a series of pavilion facets arranged to minimize light leakage, symmetry in faceting is translated into consistent light behavior across both stones. The excellent polish contributes to sharp facet reflections, improving mirror like surfaces that accentuate the symmetry of the oval outline.

As a matched pair, these spinels are particularly well suited to settings that showcase their symmetry, such as paired earrings or companion elements in a multi stone design. The close alignment in weight and dimensions indicates precise cutting practices, and the near identical pavilion depths and crown proportions ensure that both stones return light in a harmonious manner. Matched pairs are assessed not only by color and weight, but also by how consistently they perform when viewed under similar lighting, and this pair demonstrates a cohesive visual identity. The very slightly included clarity grade, evaluated at eye level, indicates only minor internal features that do not disrupt overall transparency, allowing facet reflections to remain crisp. When mounted with symmetrical settings that mirror the stones orientation, the combined optical effect is amplified, as matching facet alignments create coherent reflection patterns that draw attention to the pair as a unified element.

For practical considerations, the heat treatment applied to these Burmese spinels is disclosed as part of provenance and enhancement information, and treatment has been undertaken to enhance color consistency and stability. Routine care involves protecting the stones from harsh abrasives and strong chemical exposure, and periodic inspection of settings is recommended to maintain ideal alignment that supports symmetric light performance. When commissioning a setting, attention to bezel or prong placement, table clearance, and orientation relative to light sources will maximize the reflective qualities described. Documentation from The Natural Gemstone Company accompanies the pair, recording weight, dimensions, cut type, clarity grade, color intensity, treatment, and origin, to provide a complete technical record for appraisal and design purposes. These bluish purple oval spinels combine measured proportions, precise cutting, and a transparent medium hue to deliver a balanced and elegant optical presentation.