1.08 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a quiet, enduring dignity to a spinel from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance that ties this gem to centuries of trade and royal collections, and this pear shape greyish blue spinel embodies that legacy. At 1.08 carat, with dimensions of 7.76 x 5.44 x 3.94 mm, the stone carries a presence that is graceful rather than ostentatious, lending itself perfectly to heirloom pieces that are made to be worn across generations. The mixed brilliant cut breathes life into the medium color intensity, catching light in a way that reveals both steel coolness and a hint of blue depth, and the excellent polish ensures a soft mirror surface that complements classical settings. Evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, and entirely free of enhancement, this transparent spinel offers the honest character and rarity that collectors and connoisseurs seek, a gem that tells a story of geological patience and human craftsmanship alike.

In a custom piece the pear silhouette becomes a focal point for layered ornamentation, and this greyish blue tone offers a versatile palette for complementary gemstones. Set in platinum or white gold the cool metallic backdrop will amplify the stone’s crystalline clarity and accentuate flashes of blue, while a rose gold surround will introduce a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the greyish blue, producing a vintage romance that feels timeless. A delicate halo of fine white diamonds will lift the visual weight of the center stone, adding scintillation without overwhelming the subtle color, and old mine cut or rose cut accent diamonds will enhance a classical aesthetic for an antique inspired ring or pendant. For a richer contrast, small teal sapphires or cornflower blue sapphires can be placed on the shoulders or as bead set accents, reinforcing the blue family and creating layered depth, or a trio configuration with tapered baguette diamonds on either side will give the piece architectural balance. For a softer, historically resonant combination consider paired seed pearls or a single cultured pearl drop beneath the tip of a pendant, recalling the jewelry of past eras when pearls and muted blues were favored together.

When designing with this Ceylon spinel the pear shape naturally suggests direction and movement, a pointed tip that can elongate a finger when set in a classic east west orientation or that can become the graceful teardrop of a locket or drop earring. A bezel setting will emphasize the durability and everyday wearability of the gem, protecting its girdle while offering a clean line that suits minimalist tastes, whereas a claw or prong setting will allow more light to enter the pavilion and maximize brilliance, ideal if you want the mixed brilliant cut to perform its full spectrum. For those drawn to a heritage look, a hand engraved gallery, milgrain edges, and filigree shoulders will frame the spinel like a miniature work of art, suggesting the kind of crafted heirloom that is passed down with stories. At The Natural Gemstone Company we are attentive to the balance between preservation and personalization, and we can propose metal choices, sided gemstone pairings, and setting styles that elevate the greyish blue tone while respecting the stone’s natural clarity and polish, ensuring that the finished piece resonates with both history and contemporary sensibility.

This spinel from Ceylon Sri Lanka is more than a colored gem, it is an emblem of timelessness that wears well across eras and fashions, a stone whose muted blue elegance invites both subtle daily expression and ceremonial presentation. Whether you envision a single stone engagement ring with a narrow diamond halo, a pendant that skims the collarbone with a pearl accent, or an artful cocktail ring with sapphire shoulders and engraved details, this gem will anchor the design with quiet authority, its medium color intensity and very slightly included clarity lending character rather than compromise. If you would like to explore custom design options or see renderings that show how this pear shape spinel will sit in different settings and metal choices, The Natural Gemstone Company is ready to guide you through thoughtful choices that honor the gem’s origin, its natural state with no enhancement, and your own desire for an object that feels rooted in history while made for the life you will live with it.