0.85 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This violet spinel begins its story in the time worn gem gravels of Ceylon, where centuries of gem cutting and trade have passed down a respect for color and clarity, and where small scale miners and local families still hand sort rough stones with an eye for potential. From a single crystal the rough was selected for its transparent, saturated tone, and brought to the attention of our specialist cutters at The Natural Gemstone Company, who recognized the promise of a rare medium intensity violet that dances between blue and purple. The result is a precise oval weighing 0.85 carat, measuring 6.94 x 5.23 x 3.02 mm, and fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut to capture scintillation and depth, ensuring that every facet contributes to its lively play of light.

In the cutting studio the artisan cutter shaped and polished this stone with patient, deliberate strokes, bringing out its transparency and excellent polish without applying any enhancements, leaving the gem wholly natural and stable. At eye level the clarity registers as very very slightly included, which speaks to its natural origin and also to the integrity of the material, as the light is free to travel through the pavilion and crown, producing clean flashes from each facet junction. The mixed brilliant cut balances brilliance and color retention, so when viewed on the hand in reference images the violet shows a soft, regal flash that complements both warm and cool metals. This combination of medium color intensity, excellent polish, natural clarity, and no enhancement makes the spinel a rare and honest expression of Ceylonese gem heritage.

Over the years this violet spinel will continue to captivate because spinel is inherently durable and retains polish and color under normal wear, making it a superb choice for an everyday ring or a treasured heirloom piece. The natural, untreated color will not fade with time, and its mixed brilliant cut preserves both sparkle and face up color, so the gem will age gracefully while telling the story of its origin. Paired with a thoughtful setting and occasional gentle cleaning, this 0.85 carat Ceylon spinel will remain a vivid reminder of origin, craft, and timeless beauty, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind its provenance and presentation, ready to help you bring this chapter of gem history into your own collection.