1.20 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine the moment you present a gem that speaks without words, a living memory captured in light, a gift that will be cherished for a lifetime. At The Natural Gemstone Company we find joy in offering treasures that create those unforgettable moments, and this one carat pink spinel is a perfect example. This gem weighs 1.20 carats, it is an elegant oval shape with refined proportions measuring 6.19 by 5.52 by 4.46 millimeters, and it comes from the legendary soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka. Its hue is intense, a vivid pink that seems to hum with life, and it carries the purity and trust of no enhancement. Slightly included at eye level, it retains a natural character that collectors and romantics both adore, and an excellent polish that gives every facet a pristine surface to play with light. When you hold it, its warmth and transparency invite you to imagine the moment you make it part of a ring, a necklace, a memory.

The secret behind the gem's extraordinary sparkle is rooted in its very crystal structure, and in the artistry of its cut. Spinel crystallizes in an isometric structure, which means it is optically isotropic and presents consistent optical behavior from every direction, this uniformity allows light to be returned to the eye with clarity and purity unlike many other gems. Pair that with a mixed brilliant cut, and you have a gem that balances scintillation and fire with uncommon grace. The mixed brilliant cut marries a carefully proportioned brilliant crown to a precisely faceted pavilion, the angles are calculated to capture incoming light and send it back in concentrated flashes, the table and crown facets create lively, rhythmic scintillation with each movement, while deeper pavilion facets produce bursts of internal brilliance. The spinel also benefits from a relatively high refractive index for its class, which intensifies the play of light so that each tiny facet becomes a mirror, multiplying and returning light in a way that feels almost electric.

Color and clarity work together to make every flash emotionally resonant, and this stone excels on both counts. Its intense pink color is saturated and vivid without overpowering, a tone that evokes warmth, tenderness, and celebration, and it carries the signature liveliness associated with Ceylon spinel, a place known for producing gems with luminous, clean color. Slight inclusions, evaluated at eye level, do not interrupt the gem s performance, instead they confirm its natural origin and add a fingerprint of earthborn authenticity that collectors find compelling. The excellent polish is not merely cosmetic, it removes microscopic barriers to light flow, allowing each facet plane to act as a perfect stage for light to dance upon. Because this spinel is untreated, every gleam and flash is the result of nature and skill alone, making the sparkle feel honest, pure, and rare. When you rotate the gem under light, expect a lively, multi directional sparkle, bright pinpoints of brilliance and soft flashes of pink that shift with every tilt, a performance that catches the eye and keeps it.

Choosing this pink spinel is choosing a story, a promise, a celebration distilled into a jewel. Imagine setting it in a halo that amplifies its presence, placing it on a delicate pendant that rests against skin and catches passing light, or mounting it as an intimate solitaire that speaks of enduring love. At The Natural Gemstone Company we can help you envision the perfect setting to maximize the mixed brilliant cut s return of light and to showcase the oval silhouette and proportions that flatter the hand and the heart. This gem is ready to become the token of an engagement, the present for an anniversary, the treasured keepsake for a milestone, and because it is natural, untreated, and responsibly sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, it also carries the confidence of provenance. Let us guide you through bringing this pink spinel into your life, and watch as its unmatched sparkle transforms an ordinary moment into an extraordinary memory, with The Natural Gemstone Company by your side.