1.20 Ct. Pink Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

From the marble valleys of Burma Myanmar this transparent pink spinel began as a crystalline whisper in the earth, a rare spark of color that drew miners and cutters alike. At The Natural Gemstone Company we trace its journey from the ruby and spinel fields to the hands of master cutters, where its natural brilliance was respected and enhanced rather than altered. The stone is a fancy shape weighing 1.20 carat, with dimensions 7.70 x 5.80 x 3.50 mm, faceted with a refined step cut that opens its depths to light. Its clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and its intense color intensity is preserved by an excellent polish. There has been no enhancement to this spinel, its original Burmese origin lending historical provenance and the kind of story that collectors and wearers cherish.

Durability is one of the defining virtues of spinel and a reason this gem excels in everyday jewelry, the mineral rates about 8 on the Mohs hardness scale, offering strong resistance to scratches and the daily knocks of life while retaining a bright surface finish. Spinel also shows good toughness compared with other colorful gems, making this step cut piece ideal for rings, bracelets, and pendants that will be worn often, provided simple care is observed, avoid harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaners and remove during heavy impact activities. For those who love variety, note that Fire Opal is an opal type prized for vivid warm tones from yellow through orange to deep red, often showing internal flashes and a glassy to resinous luster, its Mohs hardness is lower than spinel which makes Fire Opal more delicate and sometimes better suited to pendants and earrings where impact risk is lower. This Burmese pink spinel from The Natural Gemstone Company offers the best of both worlds, a storied origin and a robustness that invites daily wear, a finely finished gem ready to become the centerpiece of a cherished piece of jewelry.