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

From the misted river valleys of Burma, a story began long before these gems reached your hands, a story of ancient geology and patient human craft. In the highlands where monsoon rains and mineral rich soils conspire, pockets of crystalline spinel formed, each stone a record of pressure and time. Local miners who have worked these lands for generations learned to read the earth, to follow subtle signs of promise, and to extract these treasures with respect for their natural setting. When The Natural Gemstone Company first encountered this pair, we were struck by their transparency and the quiet, refined grey tone that seems to hold the light rather than shout it. This hue carries a history in Burma, where spinels have long been treasured alongside rubies and sapphires, and where each gem carries traces of its landscape and culture. Sourcing these stones was not merely a transaction, it was a careful passage from the hands of miners to expert cutters, a continuity of tradition that honors both place and people.

In the cutting room the journey continued, with the rough stones becoming the elegant emerald cut pair you see now, balanced and complementary in size and presence. The two spinels weigh 0.94 carats and 0.95 carats respectively, and their dimensions are 6.03 x 5.08 x 3.37 mm and 6.06 x 5.06 x 3.43 mm, a near perfect match that makes them ideal for a sophisticated pair of earrings or a coordinated set. Their emerald cut shape emphasizes clean planes and a subtle step cut that invites quiet reflection, drawing the eye inward to the very heart of the gem. Each stone was fashioned to retain the highest clarity and to reveal an internal world without distraction, earning a clarity grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level. With intense color intensity and an excellent polish, these spinels present a play of light that feels both modern and timeless, and there has been no enhancement to alter their natural state.

The enduring beauty of these spinels lies in both their physical properties and the way they have been shaped to celebrate their inherent character. Spinel is a durable gem, known for its resistance to abrasion and for maintaining a bright polish over many years, making these stones as practical as they are beautiful for everyday wear. The emerald cut enhances the grey tone, giving it a depth that changes with every movement and lighting condition, shifting from a silvery calm to a steel blue subtlety, always refined and never overpowering. Because there has been no enhancement, the color you see is the color the earth intended, preserved through careful cutting and excellent polish. Set by a skilled jeweler, these stones will hold their luster, catching and reflecting light in a way that continues to reward the eye decades from now, a quiet companion to milestones and daily moments alike.

When you choose this pair through The Natural Gemstone Company, you are choosing more than matched measurements and precise carat weights, you are choosing a narrative that connects the stone to a place and to the people who brought it to light. Imagine these stones set as delicate studs, the match in weight and dimension lending a harmonious balance, or paired in bespoke pieces that speak to minimal elegance and personal meaning. Their origin in Burma ties them to a long and storied gem tradition, and their transparent grey voice offers a versatile palette that complements both cool and warm metals, and any wardrobe. If you value a gemstone that carries provenance, craftsmanship, and an enduring aesthetic, these spinels will continue to captivate over the years, becoming part of your story while preserving the memory of their origin. The Natural Gemstone Company stands ready to assist in creating the perfect setting, ensuring these stones continue to shine and to connect you to the ancient lands from which they came.