0.93 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A near-one-carat gem carries an immediacy of luxury that smaller stones simply cannot replicate, and this 0.93 carat oval bluish purple spinel is a perfect example of that elevated presence. At 0.93 carat the weight is significant, sitting just beneath the symbolic one-carat threshold where demand and value rise precipitously, making this piece both an elegant wearable and a discreet investment. The density and heft of this spinel translate into a palpable sense of substance when set, a visual and tactile affirmation of discerning taste. Its approximate dimensions, 6.32 by 5.51 by 3.96 millimeters, provide an ideal balance between wearability and presence, delivering a broad, luminous face that catches the eye without overwhelming the finger. For collectors and connoisseurs, the weight is a marker of rarity given the scarcity of transparent, finely cut spinels from premier origins at this size, and the 0.93 carat weight elevates the gem into a league of its own.

The gem’s mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish optimize light return, producing scintillation and depth that enhance the bluish purple hue with medium color intensity, a color that reads as regal and modern at once. Clarity is described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means the stone appears visually clean and pure to the wearer, while retaining natural character under magnification. Untreated and of Ceylon origin, this spinel bears the provenance for which Sri Lankan stones are famed, a provenance that adds collectible cachet and assures purity of material and color. Presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this transparent spinel is delivered with meticulous attention to lapidary standards and ethical sourcing, a jewel meant to be set in a timeless solitaire or in a refined halo that accentuates its near-one-carat stature. Owning this spinel is more than acquiring a stone, it is making a statement of refined taste, an achievement marked by weight, rarity, and the unmistakable glow of a naturally perfect cut.