0.85 Ct. Pinkish Purple Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 0.85 carat cushion shape pinkish purple spinel measures 5.95 by 4.70 by 3.97 mm, and is cut to a mixed brilliant standard to balance scintillation and overall face up color. The gem displays an intense color intensity that reads between pink and violet, producing a delicate but clearly present purple overtone that shifts subtly with viewing angle. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, offering clean visual performance while retaining natural character. The polish is excellent, and there has been no enhancement applied to this stone. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source known for producing high quality spinels with attractive color saturation. These technical attributes combine to deliver a gemstone with both optical refinement and honest, natural provenance.

Compared with the broader market of spinel, this example is notable for its rarity in both size and hue. Pinkish purple spinels with such an intense saturation are far less common than the more frequently seen reds and blues, and stones approaching one carat in this color field are uncommon from Ceylon material. The 0.85 carat weight places this gem at a desirable threshold where presence and wearability meet, offering a larger face up appearance than the many smaller parcels typical of similar color spinels. For designers and collectors who prioritize distinctiveness, this spinel presents a combination of rare color, transparent clarity, and precise cutting that is difficult to find in comparable sizes from the same origin. The Natural Gemstone Company documents and certifies these characteristics to ensure accurate expectations for setting and long term appreciation.