1.05 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This rare and beautifully transparent greyish blue spinel weighs 1.05 carat, and is shaped into a timeless cushion measuring 7.03 x 5.10 x 3.58 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes both depth and scintillation. The stone has a clarity grade of very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which in plain terms means the gem displays exceptional visual purity to the naked eye, with only minute internal features visible under magnification. Its very light color intensity produces a delicate, sophisticated blue grey tone that reads as elegant and restrained rather than overtly saturated, making it highly versatile for a range of jewelry designs. The polish is excellent, ensuring clean facet junctions and lively surface reflections, and importantly the gem has no enhancement, so what you see is the natural color and character of the spinel. This combination of natural origin, excellent finish, and a comfortable gem weight makes this piece an outstanding candidate for center stones in refined rings, classic pendants, or bespoke engagement jewelry.

When compared with other market options, this Ceylon spinel offers several compelling advantages in quality and value. Compared with blue sapphires, spinel provides a more modern, less conventional alternative with comparable brilliance and pleasing hardness, while often coming at a more attractive price point for similar visual appeal. On the Mohs scale spinel rates eight, which provides durable daily wearability that outperforms more fragile blue gemstones such as tanzanite that rate six to seven and may require more careful handling. Unlike many stones in the market that have been heat treated, clarity enhanced, or filled with glass to improve apparent quality, this spinel is completely untreated, preserving its natural integrity and collector appeal. Compared with synthetic spinels and other lab grown imitations, this natural Ceylon gem carries provenance and scarcity that materially affect long term value, since natural, unenhanced spinel of this color and eye level clarity is less common than many consumers realize. The mixed brilliant cut chosen by our cutters balances table size and pavilion faceting to deliver both broad flashes and scintillation, a visual quality that often exceeds what can be achieved in similarly sized stones with shallow or generic cuts, so you are buying not only a fine material but also expert cutting.

The origin of this spinel in Ceylon Sri Lanka is a significant contributor to its desirability and value. Sri Lanka has a long and distinguished gemological history and is known for producing spinels with refined, often lighter blue and pastel tones that present with a silky, luminous feel rather than the overly saturated, single tone that can dominate stones from other regions. Collectors and connoisseurs prize Ceylon provenance because it speaks to traditional mining practices, established cutting expertise, and a documented supply chain that supports confidence in authenticity. For buyers seeking a stone that stands apart from the ubiquitous heat treated or synthetic options, a natural Ceylon spinel offers both aesthetic nuance and a story that enhances emotional and investment value. At The Natural Gemstone Company we carefully source, evaluate, and present stones that retain their natural character, and this 1.05 carat cushion greyish blue spinel is a direct reflection of that approach, combining precise dimensions and an excellent polish with an untreated natural color and an eye clean clarity grade. For someone seeking an elegant center gem that balances rarity, natural beauty, and practical wearability, this stone delivers an exceptional proposition that is difficult to match in today’s market.