1.20 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A rare and refined treasure awaits the discerning collector, a transparent greenish blue spinel weighing 1.20 carat, sculpted into a perfect oval shape that measures 7.13 by 5.26 by 4.08 mm, a gem that speaks in whispers of the sea and the sky, yet holds a depth that invites lingering attention. Expertly faceted in a mixed brilliant cut, each pavilion and crown facet interacts with light to produce a scintillation that is measured, never showy, an elegant conversation between fire and repose. The medium intense color is a sophisticated balance, a greenish blue that reads differently as you move through light and shadow, sometimes leaning toward a velveteen teal in warm indoor glow, sometimes clarifying to a pure oceanic blue beneath daylight. Its clarity grade is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a hallmark of natural origin that adds character and provenance to the stone, while an excellent polish assures that every edge and plane contributes to its luminous performance. There has been no enhancement, the color and beauty present exactly as formed deep within the earth, and the origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka confers a storied legacy of gemological excellence that collectors and connoisseurs prize. Presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, this spinel is more than an object of adornment, it is a quiet proclamation of taste and restraint, a choice for those who prefer their luxury to be recognized by those who truly understand beauty.

Imagine this greenish blue spinel carried in a small pouch across oceans and time, born in the gleaming mining lanes of Ceylon Sri Lanka, and later polished into an oval that mirrors the curve of a love letter, a silent keepsake of a single, unforgettable summer. Its hue evokes the first hesitant meeting beside a harbor at dusk, when two lives glance toward one another and find resonance in the gentle turbulence of blue and green, a color that holds both calm and possibility. The very slightly included clarity tells its own romantic story, these small internal traces like the soft memory of a laugh, or the faint line of a letter pressed into a book, authenticating the memory as real, irreplaceable. With each facet catching light, the gem seems to keep time with the heartbeat of its wearer, recalling long walks beneath coconut palms, the hush of monsoon rains, and the auspicious feeling of stepping into the next chapter with quiet assurance. To own this stone is to possess a fragment of that journey, a talisman that whispers of an origin steeped in legend, and a reminder that the most meaningful luxuries are those that carry stories.

For the client who desires both elegance and exacting standards, the technical virtues of this spinel are as compelling as its romance, a gem that translates seamlessly into a bespoke ring, a pendant of understated power, or an heirloom set to be worn for generations. The 1.20 carat weight remains versatile and sumptuous on the finger, lending presence without ostentation, while the oval silhouette lends itself to classic settings that elongate and flatter. The mixed brilliant cut ensures that the gem will captivate from every angle, its excellent polish granting a mirror like surface to reveal the true complexity of its greenish blue heart. Its unenhanced nature guarantees purity of origin and future stability, while its Ceylon provenance offers provenance that collectors recognize and respect. From The Natural Gemstone Company, this spinel arrives with our assurance of authenticity and our commitment to personalized service, an opportunity to select a setting that will elevate the stone and reflect the particular sensibility of its owner. In choosing this gem, you are making a statement about discernment and cultivated taste, you are embracing an achievement that only a few can claim, and you are selecting a companion that will age with grace, collecting stories as enduring as its color.