0.53 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite pinkish purple spinel is offered as a rare and intimate opportunity to own a jewel that whispers exclusivity, a treasure chosen for those who value the singular and the sublime. Sourced from the storied gem fields of Ceylon Sri Lanka, this stone carries with it generations of provenance and the unmistakable soul of an island known for producing some of the most sought after natural spinels in the world. At 0.53 carat, this transparent round gem is small in scale yet monumental in presence. It is presented by The Natural Gemstone Company as a solitary specimen, an item for collectors and connoisseurs who understand that true rarity is measured not only by size but by character, origin, and the integrity of an untreated gem. No enhancement has altered its natural state, which adds to the exclusivity of ownership and the story you will carry forward with this exceptional stone.

Measured precisely at 5.39 by 5.46 by 2.66 millimeters, this round spinel has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut to optimize both color and light performance. The gem reads as a captivating medium light in color intensity, a tone that allows the pinkish purple hue to remain lively and discernible in daylight while deepening to a velvety richness in lower light. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means the stone presents to the naked eye as essentially clean, with inclusions so minor that they do not interrupt the field of view or the gem born brilliance. The polish is excellent, a final touch that ensures every facet edge is finished to a mirror like smoothness, permitting unfettered passage of light into and out of the stone. These combined attributes establish this spinel not as a mass market offering but as a refined piece destined for a discerning wardrobe or a bespoke commission.

The mixed brilliant cut of this spinel is the key to how it presents light, and it is here that skillful cutting meets the gemstone’s innate optical properties to produce the jewel’s signature glow. By combining the precision of brilliant style facets on the crown with step influenced pavilion facets, the cutter has orchestrated a balanced interplay of return and retention of light. The crown facets capture incoming rays and scatter them into a spectrum of soft flashes across the table, while the pavilion architecture funnels those rays back through the crown in controlled bursts of scintillation. With an effective depth that translates to approximately 49 percent, the proportions have been deliberately selected to maximize the return of light without sacrificing face up spread. This depth produces a lively brilliance when the stone is viewed face up, while preserving the delicate pinkish purple saturation that defines its color personality. The result is a gem that sparkles with measured fire and lively brilliance, that shifts from a romantic rosy lavender in daylight to a deeper, more mysterious purple in evening ambient light, offering dynamic color play that rewards close inspection and repeated wearing.

Owning this spinel means joining a select circle who appreciate the subtlety of an untreated Sri Lankan gem and the artistry of an expert cut. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this 0.53 carat round spinel as a piece for those who commission bespoke settings, for those seeking a distinctive engagement accent, and for collectors who prize provenance and cutting excellence above mass produced flash. We can guide you in selecting settings that will enhance the stone’s round silhouette and mixed brilliant dynamics, whether that be a restrained bezel that highlights color purity, a classic four prong that emphasizes face up brilliance, or a halo suite that elevates perceived scale while showcasing the stone as the singular heart of a composition. Because this is an untreated natural gem from Ceylon Sri Lanka and because specimens of this quality and cut are seldom available, this spinel is offered in limited quantity as a single item, and we at The Natural Gemstone Company are pleased to provide detailed imagery, certification pathways, and bespoke mounting services to ensure that your acquisition is as exclusive as the gem itself. Embrace the rarity, own the story, and allow this exceptional spinel to become your signature jewel.