2.28 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Bluish Grey Spinel Pair from Burma (Myanmar)

This matched pair from The Natural Gemstone Company presents two transparent, cushion shaped bluish grey spinels, weighing 1.03 carats and 1.25 carats respectively. Each stone exhibits an intense color intensity and a level of translucency that supports refined, understated elegance. The overall impression is one of controlled depth and subtle color, a palette that suits high end designs where finish and material quality take precedence over overt brilliance. The excellent polish on both stones produces a smooth finish across table and crown facets, supporting a tactile quality and visual calm that designers often seek when balancing metalwork and gemstone surfaces.

The technical specifications emphasize precision. The smaller spinel measures 6.69 x 5.52 x 3.21 mm, and the larger measures 6.71 x 5.61 x 3.71 mm. Both are cut in a cushion outline and faceted with a mixed brilliant pavilion and step influenced crown, creating balanced light performance and stable face up appearance. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which indicates small internal features that do not interrupt overall transparency or surface smoothness. The mixed brilliant approach enhances scintillation without compromising the uninterrupted, polished planes that contribute to the stones smooth finish, and careful lapidary work is evident in even facet junctions and consistent symmetry between the two stones.

Color and provenance are key attributes for these spinels. The bluish grey tone is intense, with neutral to cool undertones that render the stones versatile in a broad range of metal pairings. Because these spinels are natural and unenhanced, no treatments have been applied to alter color or clarity, and the origin is Burma, Myanmar. This natural provenance, combined with the absence of enhancement, reinforces color stability and long term value for pieces intended for daily wear or heirloom designs. Spinel is naturally durable, with a hardness of eight on the Mohs scale, providing resistance to abrasion and maintaining the smooth polished surfaces that are central to high end jewelry construction.

For design applications these stones are particularly well suited to paired settings such as matched stud earrings, a complementary pair for cuff links, or a two stone pendant where matched weight and appearance are required. The cushion outline supports both low profile bezel settings and more open prong settings that expose the table while retaining the stones smooth finish against metal edges. Designers seeking a refined, modern aesthetic will value the stones ability to reflect controlled light rather than creating aggressive sparkle, making them ideal for settings that emphasize craftsmanship and material harmony. The Natural Gemstone Company conducts final quality control inspections to confirm measurements, matching, and polish quality prior to release, and additional images or exacting measurements are available on request to support bespoke production. For care, clean with mild soap and a soft brush, avoid exposure to harsh chemicals, and store separately to preserve the polished surfaces and matched appearance over time.