1.20 Ct. Greyish Violet Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This beautiful transparent 1.20 carat oval greyish violet spinel measures 7.51 x 6.05 x 3.75 mm, presenting a refined oval outline that flatters both classic and contemporary settings. The gem is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, a deliberate choice that balances scintillation and color retention, combining brilliant facets on the crown with controlled pavilion faceting to maximize light return while preserving weight. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means the stone displays excellent visual purity to the unaided eye, with only minor internal characteristics evident under magnification or at specific angles. Color intensity is light, offering an elegant, subdued greyish violet tone that reads as sophisticated and versatile in jewelry. The polish is excellent, ensuring crisp facet junctions and lively surface reflection. Importantly, this spinel is natural and untreated, with no enhancement, and originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance renowned for producing high quality spinel and other classic gem species.

From a gemological and heritage perspective this spinel is notable. Spinel has a longstanding history as a gem of importance, often used in royal jewelry and traditional talismans across Asia and Europe, and historically being prized for its durability and lively brilliance. Sri Lanka, long called the island of gems, has been a source of fine spinel for centuries, and material from this origin carries both aesthetic and cultural resonance. For the informed buyer, the combination of natural, unenhanced origin, the mixed brilliant faceting, the very slightly included clarity assessed at eye level, and the excellent polish, together create a stone that performs beautifully in the mount and retains collector appeal. Spinel sits at a hardness of about eight on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for everyday wear in rings and pendants, while its rarity in refined greyish violet tones and its untreated status enhance long term value. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this gem with careful grading and provenance notes, and our gemologists are available to discuss setting options, certification pathways, and comparatives in the market, to assist buyers who seek both beauty and documented quality.