0.95 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment this spinel first formed deep within the ancient terrains of Ceylon Sri Lanka, it began a long and quiet journey, where heat, pressure and time coaxed trace elements into the rich purple that now captures the eye. Local miners carefully recovered the rough from weathered alluvial deposits, and each piece was evaluated for its potential to become something exceptional. At The Natural Gemstone Company we seek out stones with stories, and this transparent 0.95 carat oval purple spinel is a wonderful example of nature meeting human craft. Weighing just under the symbolic one carat threshold, this gem occupies a special place in the market, its nearly one carat weight elevating its rarity and appeal, while still offering graceful proportions for elegant jewelry designs. The gentle narrative of its origin through to the faceting room is visible in every facet, a testament to Ceylonese geology and the careful hands that selected and prepared it.

In the lapidary studio the rough was shaped into an oval measuring 6.74 by 5.09 by 3.91 millimeters, and given a mixed brilliant cut that enhances sparkle and depth without sacrificing the stone’s natural personality. With an eye clean clarity grade evaluated at eye level, medium intense color intensity, and an excellent polish, this spinel requires no enhancements, presenting its beauty exactly as nature intended. The 0.95 carat weight contributes directly to its value and rarity, because larger clean, well colored spinels from Ceylon are uncommon, and the near one carat size opens possibilities for refined solitaire rings, pendants or custom settings where the gem’s presence is felt without overwhelming. Whether set in platinum for a cool modern statement, or in warm gold to accentuate the purple tones, the balance of size, cut and clarity makes this gem versatile and enduring. At The Natural Gemstone Company we celebrate this stone’s provenance, its path from the alluvial gravels of Sri Lanka through expert cutting to your hands, and we are here to help you envision how this 0.95 carat purple spinel will become a lasting heirloom, prized for both its natural story and its tangible rarity.