1.01 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine unboxing a single gemstone that captures a lifetime of moments, a gem that feels like a secret promise and a visible expression of affection, a treasure to pass down and cherish. This is a transparent bluish purple spinel weighing 1.01 carat, cut into an elegant emerald shape with dimensions of 6.06 x 5.43 x 3.28 mm, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. Its step facets create a calm, sophisticated glow, and the excellent polish ensures each plane catches the light with graceful flashes. The clarity is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the gem is practically flawless to the naked eye while retaining the reassuring signs of natural origin. With medium color intensity the bluish purple sits in that perfect zone between delicate tint and vivid personality, a color that reads as both romantic and refined. This spinel carries no enhancements, and its origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka adds a storied provenance that reflects generations of skilled hands and deep geological history. When you present this gem you are not only giving a beautiful object, you are offering a memory that will brighten anniversaries, elevate everyday moments, and become the kind of gift that sparks tears of joy and smiles remembered for years.

The bluish purple tone in this emerald cut spinel is a rare conversation between calm blue depth and the warmth of purple, a hue that flatters a wide spectrum of skin tones when set in jewelry. On fair and porcelain skin the stone will appear vividly saturated, the blue undertone lending a crisp clarity while the purple brings romantic warmth, creating an elegant contrast that reads as timeless and aristocratic. For medium and warm beige skin tones the bluish purple will harmonize beautifully, the purple element playing off warm undertones to create a luminous balance, while the blue edge offers a cooling, sophisticated counterpoint that makes the wearer glow. On olive complexions the gem takes on a jewel like richness, the interplay of bluish and purple facets intensifying against warm greenish undertones, resulting in a dramatic and magnetic presence. For deep and rich skin tones the spinel truly sings, the medium intensity cutting through deeply pigmented backgrounds to present as regal and jewel like, the color appearing almost electric, yet still soft enough to feel intimate. Choosing a metal setting can amplify these effects, white gold or platinum will accentuate the bluish crispness for a modern and icy elegance, while yellow gold and rose gold will warm the purple notes and create a romantic, vintage inspired halo of glow around the finger or neck.

The emerald cut itself brings architectural grace, its long step facets and clean lines lengthening the finger when used in a ring, and offering a refined statement when placed in a pendant or pair of earrings. Because this spinel is transparent with excellent polish, each facet plays its part, reflecting light in broad flashes that celebrate both brightness and depth, a quality that makes every movement a small performance. The absence of treatment and the Ceylon Sri Lanka origin make this gem a natural story to tell, an honest treasure to mark a milestone or to create a bespoke design that becomes a signature piece. Imagine a custom engagement ring where this 1.01 carat emerald cut spinel takes center stage, flanked by delicate diamonds that echo the step cut, or a simple bezel set pendant that sits close to the heart and catches the light like a private sunrise. At The Natural Gemstone Company we are here to help you choose the perfect setting to match skin tone and personal style, to advise on metal choice and accompaniment stones, and to ensure that the final creation feels like it was always meant to belong to the person who receives it. This spinel is more than a jewel, it is a companion for life, a small luminous promise that will bring joy every time it is seen.