1.22 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine holding a jewel that feels like a secret between you and the earth, a small burning heart crafted by nature and honed by expert hands, a gem that will stop conversation and start a memory. This exquisite 1.22 carat cushion shape red spinel from Ceylon Sri Lanka is that rare spark, a transparent marvel measuring 6.35 by 5.31 by 4.57 millimeters, cut with a mixed brilliant style to bring fire to every movement. At first glance you will notice its vivid color intensity, a rare deep, pure red that sits apart from the ordinary, richer and more alive than many stones of similar size, and with a depth that rivals larger gems. The color is not forced or treated, there is no enhancement, only honest, natural beauty, and that truth resonates every time light finds the facets. The clarity is graded very slightly included when viewed at eye level, a testimony to its natural origin that only adds character, letting you know this gem has a story shaped by time and pressure, polished to an excellent finish that feels smooth to the eye and irresistible to the hand.

To wear this spinel is to choose a different kind of rarity, one that combines uncommon color with a size that fits both intimate and bold expressions. Spinels of this vivid red are seldom seen in this weight range, and finding a transparent 1.22 carat stone with such saturation is a moment of discovery for collectors, for lovers, for anyone who desires a jewel that is both refined and unforgettable. The cushion shape enhances the stone's romantic silhouette, and the mixed brilliant cut was selected to balance sparkle with depth, creating flashes that seem to glow from within rather than merely reflecting light. Against the skin, the warm red invites compliments and long looks, while its precise dimensions make it ideal for a bespoke engagement ring, a striking pendant, or a memorable heirloom piece. At The Natural Gemstone Company we treasure stones like this because they capture the rare intersection of color, clarity, and ethical provenance, a combination that elevates a purchase into a legacy.

There is a joyful hush that comes with giving or receiving a gemstone this special, a moment that frames an anniversary, a proposal, a milestone, or simply the decision to honor yourself with something honest and beautiful. Picture the way the red deepens in candlelight, how the facets catch midday sun and scatter tiny gems of fire across a table, how the stone sits modest yet commanding, telling a story without words. This spinel is more than an accessory, it is a promise of durability and passion, a natural treasure that has traveled from the famed gem terraces of Ceylon Sri Lanka to become the centerpiece of someone s most cherished moments. Our experts have ensured its polish and proportions serve both aesthetics and wearability, and because there has been no enhancement, the joy you feel is rooted in nature s own artistry. Choose this spinel when you want rarity that feels like a personal secret, a jewel that will be passed on in stories as much as in hands, a lasting mark of elegance that sings with every glance.