1.16 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gemstones that feel like a secret whispered by the sea, and this blue spinel arrives as such a secret, tender and true. From The Natural Gemstone Company it comes to you, a transparent 1.16 carat round shape blue spinel with dimensions of 6.53 x 6.40 x 3.79 mm, a small universe captured in a mixed brilliant cut that scatters light like moonlight over water. Its medium color intensity holds a deep, velvety blue that leans into sapphire tones without imitation, a color born of the storied soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka, where centuries of gem lore have taught hands to find only the most honest stones. Look closely and you will see clarity described as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a testament to nature s fingerprint that adds character rather than compromising beauty. The polish is excellent, every facet finished to a high sheen, allowing the gem to sing with a clarity and luster that seems to come from within.

For the collector who cherishes provenance and unenhanced truth, this spinel is pure and unapologetic, free of enhancement, offered as nature delivered it, a rare moment of purity to anchor a high end gemstone collection. The mixed brilliant cut gives the stone a lively internal play, a balance of scintillation and depth that reads well in both solitary solitaire settings and in haloed masterpieces that call for a noble center. At 1.16 carats the gem is modest in weight but generous in presence, its face up size and precise dimensions providing an elegant footprint that will suit a fine ring or a pendant that whispers rather than shouts. The very slightly included clarity is visible only to trained observation at eye level, and for the connoisseur this is poetry, an intimate reminder of the earth s generation, a tiny map of origin that confirms authenticity and adds story to value. With medium color intensity the stone offers versatility, complementing cool white metals and warm yellow gold with equal grace, and its excellent polish ensures the stone will age beautifully under daily light.

Imagine this spinel set as the heart of a bespoke engagement ring, a promise wrapped in Ceylon blue, or placed in a collector s tray where each gem tells a different tale of place and time. In the hand the proportions feel perfectly balanced, the 6.53 x 6.40 x 3.79 mm dimensions translating into a gem that captures attention without overwhelming the senses, ideal for the person who values subtlety and depth. For a jeweler seeking a focal point for a commission, the stone s mixed brilliant facets will reward thoughtful mounting that allows light to enter and dance, while the lack of enhancement preserves future generations who will cherish a historically honest gem. At The Natural Gemstone Company we understand the language of gems and the quiet power of provenance, and we present this Ceylon blue spinel as a perfect addition to any elevated collection, whether your aim is to design an heirloom or to curate a cabinet of rarities. This is a gem that will be admired, handled, and loved, its sea like blue a companion to moments both private and celebrated, a small treasure that carries the warmth of Sri Lankan earth and the precise hand of fine cutting.