0.82 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent purple spinel is a technically refined collector quality gem, precisely weighed at 0.82 carat, and measured at 6.03 x 4.69 x 3.44 millimeters, presented in a classical emerald cut. The stone displays an emerald cut geometry with truncated corners and balanced step facets on both the crown and pavilion, producing broad, controlled flashes of color and a measured, elegant brilliance. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included at eye level, indicating minor internal features that do not interrupt the table view or overall light performance, and polish is excellent across all facet planes, yielding crisp facet junctions and mirror like facet reflectivity. There is no enhancement, the material is untreated, and the high transparency together with the cut proportions allows optimal light return for a medium color intensity purple spinel. The geometric control inherent to the emerald cut emphasizes color uniformity and tonal depth rather than scintillation, making this stone especially desirable for designs that prioritize broad color presence and refined, architectural aesthetics.

Optically and physically this spinel performs in a predictable and robust manner, with the isotropic crystal nature of spinel ensuring consistent face up color without pleochroic shift, and with a hardness near 8 on the Mohs scale providing durable wearability for everyday settings. The emerald cut employed here features a table that is proportioned to the stone dimensions, a crown angle that limits washout, and step pavilion facets that channel light back in even planes, creating a depth of color that reads true under both daylight and artificial illumination. The medium color intensity sits in an ideal window for purple spinel, where saturation is sufficient to deliver visual presence while avoiding excessive darkness that can mute the cut. The very very slightly included clarity grade means the stone will behave predictably under magnification, offering clean face up appearance for cabochon style aesthetics and for faceted placements alike. From a lapidary perspective the excellent polish indicates careful preform shaping and final lap finishing, with attention to facet symmetry and girdle continuity, which collectively maximize refractive return and tactile finish for setting.

Origin provenance substantially elevates the value proposition of this piece, the spinel originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a historical and still active source region with a long tradition of producing fine quality spinel in a range of hues, and with artisanal cutting expertise centered in the Ratnapura district. Ceylon spinel often exhibits a particular clarity and color distribution that experienced gem buyers recognize as distinct, and provenance from Sri Lanka adds market desirability due to the regions documented production history and established trading networks. For the discerning buyer provenance carries both aesthetic and ethical weight, as it ties the stone to a known supply chain and to centuries of lapidary practice, attributes that contribute to long term value retention. At The Natural Gemstone Company we document origin and provide transparent information about sourcing practices and the cutting history of each gem, ensuring that collectors and designers receive a material whose geographical and treatment status are well substantiated.

For practical application this 0.82 carat emerald cut purple spinel will sit beautifully in a minimal bezel or four prong solitaire setting that protects the truncated corners while exposing the table for maximum color display, or it can serve as a refined center stone in an architectural halo design where the step facets of surrounding melee can echo the main gem geometry. Consideration of the stone depth and pavilion angles during mounting will preserve its ideal face up color and prevent light leakage, and routine care consists of ultrasonic safe cleaning and avoidance of harsh chemicals to preserve polish and surface integrity. This parcel offers a technically superior, untreated Ceylon spinel with measured proportions, a very very slightly included clarity grading at eye level, medium color intensity, and excellent polish, a compelling choice for knowledgeable buyers seeking a balance of lapidary excellence and documented origin from The Natural Gemstone Company.