1.05 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.05 carat radiant shape purple spinel from Ceylon is precisely cut to dimensions of 6.36 x 5.16 x 3.42 mm, exhibiting the classic radiant geometry that combines brilliant facet arrays on the crown with step influenced facets on the pavilion, a faceting philosophy that yields both strong scintillation and controlled color saturation. The radiant cut has been executed with careful attention to facet junctions and symmetry, producing crisp facet edges and proportional table and crown relationships that optimize internal light paths. The stone is transparent, with a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, the minor inclusions being microscopic to small and positioned so as not to interrupt primary light return. The polish is excellent, the facets showing a mirror like finish that maximizes specular reflection and allows the dark purple body color to present as a deep, even field with lively flashes from the brilliant crown facets. Light performance is further enhanced by the trimmed corners and pavilion faceting pattern, which produce complex internal reflections that open into flashes of lighter purple at certain viewing angles, while maintaining the overall dark color intensity that characterizes this piece.

From every angle this spinel demonstrates the benefits of precise cutting and unenhanced natural material, the lack of treatment preserving inherent optical properties and stable color. The dense refractive character and clean facet polish allow the gem to deliver strong contrast and controlled brilliance, so that when the stone is rotated or set in a design the interplay of crown brilliance and pavilion reflections creates an impression of depth rather than mere surface color. The dark color intensity gives a dramatic, jewel like presence in open settings, while the excellent polish and resilient hardness of spinel make this gem suitable for daily wear in rings and other high contact pieces. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this Ceylon spinel as an untouched, well proportioned example of radiant cutting craftsmanship, with natural origin, no enhancement, and optical behavior that rewards close inspection as well as quick glances, producing a flawless feeling of beauty that is evident from every viewpoint.