0.94 Ct. Purple Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite transparent purple spinel from Ceylon Sri Lanka weighs 0.94 carat, and measures 7.21 x 5.54 x 3.13 mm, making it an exceptional specimen for collectors and connoisseurs. Cut in an elegant oval shape and fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, its faceted geometry is engineered to maximize light play and optical performance, producing lively brilliance and scintillation across the table and crown. The mixed brilliant style combines carefully proportioned brilliant facets on the crown with complementary pavilion facets, creating a balanced light return that enhances perceived brightness and apparent size, while the excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and sharp reflections. This spinel is graded eye clean when evaluated at eye level, and it shows dark color intensity, an attractive and saturated purple that reads richly in both natural and artificial light. There has been no enhancement, the color and clarity are entirely natural, and the origin from Ceylon adds provenance and historical desirability. At this weight and with these dimensions, the gem is well suited for a refined ring, a pendant, or a bespoke piece where the geometry of the setting can be tuned to amplify its light performance.

For the educated buyer who values factual grading and enduring quality, this spinel represents an excellent combination of rarity, durability, and optical design. Spinel is prized for its natural color variety and stability, and an untreated, eye clean example with dark intensity carries a premium in the market. The mixed brilliant faceting and precise geometry create dynamic flash and dispersion, so the gem will respond to movement and light with attractive flashes and depth, a trait that elevates everyday wear. The exact measurements and the confirmed weight allow jewelers and designers to plan settings that optimize bezel or prong arrangements, ensuring the geometry continues to channel light through the gem rather than impede it. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the description and grading provided, and we are pleased to offer this Ceylon spinel to clients who appreciate accurate evaluation and natural beauty. If you seek a piece that balances scientific grading with aesthetic performance, this spinel is a compelling choice, ready to be set into a lasting heirloom.