1.14 Ct. Purplish Blue Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

If you are searching for a gemstone that captures the balance between rare beauty and everyday wearability, this pear shaped purplish blue spinel is the answer you have been waiting for. This transparent 1.14 carat gem measures 7.22 x 5.76 x 4.03 mm, it is faceted and cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize fire and brilliance, it has a clarity grade of very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, it shows intense color intensity and an excellent polish, it is from Ceylon Sri Lanka and it has no enhancement. For customers looking for an engagement ring stone that reads as both unique and timeless, and for collectors seeking a natural, untreated example of Sri Lankan spinel, this gem offers an exceptional combination of color, clarity, and craftsmanship. At The Natural Gemstone Company we prioritize gemstones that communicate a story and a commitment to natural beauty, and this spinel does both with eloquence.

When you hold this pear shape spinel up to the light you will notice how the mixed brilliant cut channels light toward the viewer, producing flashes that shift between a dusky violet and a cool, saturated blue. The intense purplish blue hue is rare in spinel, especially in an unenhanced stone of this size, and it sits beautifully in the center of the palette of blues and violets, giving the gem a depth that reads as sophisticated rather than loud. The excellent polish ensures that each facet meets the eye cleanly, crisp lines and reflective planes working together to reveal internal life rather than distract from it. The clarity grade of very very slightly included evaluated at eye level means that to most observers this will appear pristine, while a trained eye will appreciate the natural inclusions that confirm this is a genuine, untreated gem. The dimensions of 7.22 x 5.76 x 4.03 mm make it an ideal size for a refined ring setting where the pear shape can elongate the finger and create an elegant profile.

Imagine your special moment framed by a color that evokes twilight on an island sea, that memory becomes part of this spinel. In the cool purplish blue you can sense the last light of day slipping into ocean, a shade that suggests both quiet devotion and a promise of depth. Sri Lanka has long been a place where sea and sky meet in luminous tones, and this gem, coming from the storied soils of Ceylon, carries that natural poetry within its facets. The slight inclusions, so fine they are only noted with a careful look, become part of the narrative, like the tiny, treasured imperfections in any deep relationship that make a bond feel lived in and real. When set in a ring, pendant, or a bespoke piece, this spinel will not only catch light, it will invite a story to be told, whether that story is the first question asked, the private vow whispered, or the promise of a shared life made visible.

Choosing a gemstone is a decision about legacy, and at The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the provenance and character of each piece we offer. This purplish blue spinel arrives to you with honest, clear information, unenhanced and naturally formed in Ceylon Sri Lanka, polished to an excellent finish and cut to bring out its intense color. For those planning an engagement ring we recommend settings that allow the pear shape to breathe, such as a delicate halo or a bezel that follows the teardrop outline, and for collectors this gem will integrate seamlessly into a curated collection that values natural origin and untreated condition. We are happy to assist with custom mounting, certification, and secure shipping, and to answer any questions about care and wearability. If you seek a gemstone that concludes your search with confidence and romantic resonance, this 1.14 carat pear shape purplish blue spinel is ready to become the centerpiece of your next chapter.