1.09 Ct. Pinkish Purple Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.09 carat cushion shape pinkish purple spinel is presented with precise proportions measuring 7.69 by 5.63 by 3.25 mm, the cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that combines a brilliant style crown with complementary pavilion faceting to optimize both return of white light and colorful scintillation, the crown facet arrangement and table proportions have been executed to balance fire and contrast, the pavilion geometry emphasizes internal reflection and yields lively facet-to-facet scintillation, clarity is graded eye clean when viewed at normal retail inspection distance, polish is excellent with crisp facet junctions and no surface abrasion, color is medium intensity with a well balanced pink to purple hue that displays even saturation across the plane of the stone, the gem is natural with no enhancement, provenance is Ceylon Sri Lanka, and the overall craftsmanship demonstrates controlled symmetry and consistent facet alignment suitable for high quality jewelry applications.

This spinel s vibrant pinkish purple will command attention in any jewelry setting, the medium intensity color is saturated enough to read distinctly against both warm and cool metals while retaining versatility for a wide range of design palettes, set in platinum or white gold the cooler metal tones will emphasize the stone s brilliance and make the hue appear slightly more vivid, set in yellow or rose gold the metal warmth will accentuate the pink undertones and create a richer, more romantic appearance, the cushion outline with softened corners provides an elegant silhouette that pairs well with a four or six prong setting to maximize light entry through the crown, a halo mounting of small brilliant cut diamonds will increase perceived size and add contrast to enhance the spinel s color, a low bezel will secure the gem and protect the girdle while slightly muting sparkle if protection is the priority, spinel s inherent durability with a Mohs hardness around eight makes this 1.09 carat cushion an excellent choice for everyday wear, The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the gem s reported characteristics and origin, we select and present only natural, untreated material, and we can advise on mounting orientation and proportion choices to ensure that this spinel s vivid color and expert faceting are showcased to maximum visual effect.