1.06 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From a narrow seam in Ceylon Sri Lanka to the calm of a master cutter bench, this blue spinel tells a story of patient earth and precise human hands, The Natural Gemstone Company guiding each step. Formed under ancient pressure and time, the rough yielded a transparent 1.06 carat gem that was shaped into a freeform silhouette to honor its natural outline. Measuring 8.88 by 6.57 by 2.75 mm, the stone displays a medium intense blue that feels both maritime and midnight, clarity evaluated as very very slightly included at eye level, with an excellent polish that allows light to travel through the gem cleanly. There is no enhancement, so what you see is pure Ceylon blue, the hue a result of nature alone. This spinel carries the relaxed irregularity of a freeform cut, making it an intimate focal point for bespoke rings or pendants, a piece that keeps the memory of the mine in its contours.

In the context of history and famous gems, this blue spinel occupies an elegant niche, recalling the way historic spinels once stood alongside and sometimes masqueraded as royal rubies, while offering a clarity and coolness more akin to fine sapphires from Kashmir. Unlike the layered play of a White Opal, which delights with shifting fire and a milky canvas, this spinel is prized for a steady saturated tone and crystalline transparency. Where a Kashmir sapphire is legendary for its velvety depth and a Burmese ruby offers fiery warmth, this Sri Lankan blue spinel brings a rare combination of glassy brilliance and a serene blue that wears with both classic and modern settings. Its no enhancement origin enhances its collector value, and its freeform character makes each mounting a small chapter in the gem story. From mine to market The Natural Gemstone Company presents this gem as an honest heirloom choice, an echo of historic treasures with a contemporary spirit, ready to be set by a jeweler who will celebrate its natural voice.