1.15 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This beautiful transparent 1.15 carat oval violet spinel from Ceylon is a statement of premium quality, combining an ideal carat weight with exceptional craftsmanship, brightness, and natural origin. At 1.15 carats this stone sits in a sweet spot for both everyday wear and special occasion jewelry, large enough to show off color and brilliance, yet versatile enough to be set as a refined solitaire or paired with side stones. The dimensions of 7.53 by 5.81 by 3.28 millimeters and the mixed brilliant cut work together to maximize light return, producing scintillation and depth that few similar sized stones achieve. Clarity is graded very very slightly included at eye level, which means that under normal viewing the gem reads as clean and visually flawless, giving the kind of clarity you expect from premium gemstones without the price premium of completely loupe clean material. The color is a pleasing medium light violet tone, an elegant hue that is rarer among spinels and more subtle than many saturated stones, making it flattering in a wide range of metal settings and skin tones. The excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and sharp reflections, and importantly this spinel is unenhanced, natural and untreated, a distinction that collectors and connoisseurs prize and that enhances both aesthetic value and long term desirability.

Compared with other market options this 1.15 carat violet spinel stands out for a number of reasons. Many comparable sized stones on the market are either heat treated, fracture filled, or laboratory grown, all of which can compromise long term value or visual stability, and yet fail to offer the unique natural color profile this Sri Lankan spinel displays. When compared to sapphires of similar size and tone, violet spinel offers a different kind of optical appeal, often showing a cleaner, more gemmy transparency without the silk or rutile inclusions that can cloud sapphires, and at a price point that is frequently better value per carat for collectors seeking clarity and brilliance. Against synthetic alternatives, this spinel’s provenance from Ceylon and its untreated status provide tangible provenance and ethical advantages, an authenticity that synthetic stones cannot replicate. Even among spinels, medium light violet tones are less common than the typical red, pink, or blue spinels, making this one a distinctive choice that reads as both refined and rare. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies the stone’s fire and brilliance in a way that standard step or single cut stones do not, delivering lively sparkle and a pleasing face-up appearance that belies its modest depth, while the precise dimensions make it ideal for modern and vintage inspired settings alike.

Choosing this 1.15 carat violet spinel from The Natural Gemstone Company means choosing a stone curated for both visual appeal and long term value. The polished facets, the balanced proportions, and the unenhanced origin ensure that what you see is a natural gem performing at its best, not an engineered illusion. For customers comparing options, the advantages are clear, clarity and cut quality that outshine many same-sized stones, an authentic Sri Lankan origin that adds a layer of collectible provenance, and an untreated status that preserves the gem’s intrinsic value and resale potential. In practical terms this size and shape fits beautifully into classic ring mounts, delicate pendant designs, and bespoke pieces where the gemstone itself is the hero, and because spinel is a durable gem suitable for everyday wear, you gain both beauty and practicality. At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the description, and we position this violet spinel as a superior choice for those who want an elegant, rare, and honest gemstone, a gem that competes favorably against sapphires, treated spinels, and synthetics by offering an unmatched combination of clarity, natural color, and cut quality, all at a compelling value for the discerning buyer.