1.14 Ct. Purple Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.14 carat oval shape purple spinel, with precise dimensions of 6.64 x 6.00 x 4.37 mm, delivers a rare combination of size, color, and clarity that is difficult to find on the market, and The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present this exceptional stone, faceted in a mixed brilliant cut to maximize brilliance and color performance. This spinel is notable for its medium color intensity, a pure purple tone that sits apart from the more common purplish reds and blues seen in other spinels, and the color is evenly distributed with a lively face up appearance. The clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which translates to a visually clean window with only minute inclusions that do not interfere with the gem scope of brilliance and life. The excellent polish enhances every facet, yielding crisp facet junctions and superior light return, and because this gem has no enhancement the color and clarity you see are entirely natural, making it a genuine and honest purchase for collectors and lovers of fine colored stones.

When you compare this purple spinel to other options commonly available, the advantages become clear, especially in terms of rarity and value. Large, transparent spinels in purple hues are far less common than amethysts and many sapphires, and most spinels offered at similar sizes are red, pink, or blue, rather than a true medium purple. Unlike many sapphires that are heat treated to enhance color, and unlike some spinels that can be glass filled or otherwise enhanced, this spinel is offered in its natural state, which significantly enhances its long term desirability and investment potential. Compared to amethyst, which is plentiful and often available in much larger sizes, this spinel offers superior hardness and durability as spinel ranks near the top for daily wear, resisting scratches and abrasions better than quartz group stones, which makes it a more practical and enduring choice for fine jewelry. Against rubies and sapphires of comparable visual appeal, a purple spinel of this size and transparency often represents exceptional value for the quality, especially given the untreated status and excellent polish.

The mixed brilliant cut applied to this oval offers practical beauty that beats many other cuts and stones in real world settings, and the design balances a brilliant crown with a faceted pavilion to deliver lively scintillation and depth, while maintaining an elegant oval face that fits comfortably into classic and contemporary settings. The dimensions 6.64 x 6.00 x 4.37 mm make it versatile for rings, pendants, or as a striking centerpiece in bespoke designs, and the 1.14 carat weight finds a sweet spot where presence meets wearability. For those who are familiar with the market, finding an untreated Ceylon spinel with this combination of color saturation, eye level clarity described as very slightly included, and professional polish is uncommon, and the origin of Ceylon Sri Lanka adds provenance and heritage, as Sri Lankan spinels have been admired through history for their fine color and crystalline quality. In practical terms this means you will own a stone that looks more lively and natural than many alternatives, retains its beauty with minimal care, and stands out when compared side by side with treated or lower clarity examples.

Choosing a gemstone is ultimately about selecting a piece that combines rarity, beauty, and lasting value, and this purple spinel fills that role with authority. The Natural Gemstone Company sources and evaluates each gem with rigorous standards, and this spinel is a perfect example of our commitment to offering superior natural gemstones, untreated and ready to be set into a treasured piece. For collectors, gem enthusiasts, and clients seeking a distinctive engagement or statement gem, this stone represents an opportunity to own a rare color in a desirable size, a transparent and well cut purple that will not fade or require special treatments to perform. If you are comparing options on the market, consider that many stones in similar price ranges are either smaller, heavily included, heat treated, or lack the balanced cut that gives this spinel such lively face up brilliance. This piece is a rare find, and we invite you to contact The Natural Gemstone Company to reserve the gem, discuss setting options, or request additional imagery and lighting views, so you can appreciate the true character and rarity of this exceptional purple spinel.