0.88 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A singular opportunity awaits the collector who recognizes rarity when they see it, a gem offered in the spirit of true exclusivity by The Natural Gemstone Company. This is a beautiful transparent 0.88 carat oval purple spinel, presented in an elegant oval shape with precise dimensions of 6.87 x 5.18 x 3.31 mm, a mixed brilliant cut, and an eye level clarity grade of very slightly included. The color is intense, the polish is excellent, and the stone is completely untreated, a natural treasure with no enhancement, originating from the storied deposits of Ceylon Sri Lanka. Few pieces of this scale, this hue, and this untreated pedigree pass through our hands, and each one we offer is reserved for discerning clients who demand authenticity, provenance, and the rare pleasure of wearing something genuinely unique.

What sets this spinel apart visually is the intimate conversation between its internal crystalline architecture and the cutter’s art, a dialogue that produces a sparkle that is at once lively and refined. Spinel crystallizes in the isometric system, often forming octahedral growth faces that favor even light return across a well proportioned cutting style. The mixed brilliant cut of this oval has been chosen to exploit that isotropic symmetry, combining a faceted crown that captures and scatters incoming light, with a pavilion geometry that returns that light in broad, scintillating flashes. The result is not merely brightness, but a complex play of flashes and scintillation that changes with movement, a liveliness that feels almost three dimensional. The refractive index typical for spinel falls in a higher range than many common gems, and while its dispersion is modest, the balance of refractive power and facet architecture here creates flashes of lively sparkle and a velvety depth to the purple color that many stones lack. The cutter has respected the stone’s natural proportions, minimizing windowing and maximizing face up color, so the intense purple reads with saturation and life, while the very slightly included clarity grade means that at normal viewing distance the eye perceives a clean field of color, unmarred by intrusive inclusions.

Beyond the mechanics of light and cut, this spinel carries a color quality and provenance that elevate it into the realm of collectible gems. The purple is vibrant and complex, a hue that leans toward a pure violet with subtle cooler and warmer microtones that shift as the gem moves in light, giving the impression of depth and dimensional color. Sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region celebrated for yielding gems with clear color and fine crystal quality, this spinel embodies the geological story of its origin, a legacy of ancient metamorphism and selective mineral chemistry that produces stones with true personality. The fact that this gem is untreated enhances its desirability, it is the authentic product of nature and skilled lapidary work, not altered by heat or other enhancements. Such untreated material of intense color and fine polish is scarce, and when cut to exacting standards as this example has been, it becomes immediately desirable to the collector who recognizes that natural rarity and untouched provenance matter.

Owning this spinel means possessing a discrete but unmistakable emblem of sophistication, a piece that sits comfortably with bespoke jewelry, from a minimalist solitaire ring that celebrates the oval outline, to a timeless pendant setting that allows light to breathe around its mixed brilliant facets. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this gem as a limited and exclusive offering, an invitation to join an elite circle of collectors and connoisseurs who value natural beauty, expert cutting, and traceable origins. We supply each client with a full description of the gem, including its weight, measurements, cut, clarity assessment, color intensity, polish, enhancement status, and origin, so you may appreciate the exact nature of your acquisition. For those who wish further customization, our team can advise on settings that will best showcase the stone’s lively brilliance and intense purple tone, ensuring that your chosen mounting complements the gem’s optical behavior and physical dimensions.

This is more than a jewel, it is a deliberate choice to acquire something rare, something with a clear story and a luminous presence. The 0.88 carat oval purple spinel, with its balanced proportions of 6.87 x 5.18 x 3.31 mm, mixed brilliant cut, very slightly included clarity at eye level, intense color, excellent polish, and natural origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka, represents a moment of opportunity that will not be repeatedly available. If you seek a gem that combines the geological authenticity of an untreated spinel, the refined craftsmanship of a precision cut, and the quiet exclusivity of a limited offering from The Natural Gemstone Company, this stone is worthy of your consideration. Contact our specialists to reserve this gem, and allow us to guide you in making it the signature center of a bespoke creation that will be cherished for a lifetime.