1.25 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

If you are seeking a gemstone that completes an engagement ring or becomes the centrepiece of a collector collection, this pear shape pinkish purple spinel from Ceylon satisfies both desires with uncommon elegance. Weighing 1.25 carats and measuring 7.85 x 6.17 x 3.68 mm, this stone balances presence with wearability, making it perfect for a halo setting that maximizes light or for a simple solitaire that showcases color and form. The intense color intensity gives the gem a vivid personality, while the transparent body allows light to travel freely through every facet. At The Natural Gemstone Company we understand the quest for a gem that feels like the final curated piece, and this spinel meets exacting standards with no enhancement, an excellent polish, and a clarity grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, so what you see is the genuine beauty of nature refined by expert cutting and finishing.

The mixed brilliant cut is the key to how this spinel communicates with light, and it is the reason this gem outshines many others of similar size. The cutter has combined a brilliant faceting scheme on the crown with a modified pavilion geometry that is tailored to the pear outline, creating a controlled interplay between sparkle and depth. From the table down through the crown facets, light enters and is skillfully dispersed into flashes and scintillation, while the pavilion facets return that light with lively contrast and strong retention of hue. The pear shape adds directional brilliance, elongating reflections along the axis of the gem so that movement produces a graceful dance of pinkish purple flashes. The excellent polish ensures each facet edge is crisp and smooth, allowing light to reflect and refract without diffusion, and because the stone is free of heat or dye treatments, the optical performance you observe is the natural result of quality rough and exceptional cutting.

Consider how this gem will perform in real life, not only on a bench report. Set in a refined prong mount, the pear shape will allow light to enter from multiple angles including the pavilion and the narrow termination, creating a lively heart of color that changes with ambient light. In a halo or three stone design, the mixed brilliant facets provide a bridge between accent diamonds and the spinel, translating the white sparkle of diamond into a warm pinkish purple glow that remains distinctly spinel. For collectors seeking provenance, the Ceylon origin adds historical and market appeal, as Sri Lankan spinels are celebrated for their clarity and saturated hues. As a gift for a milestone or as a carefully chosen addition to a cabinet of curiosities, this stone performs as a showpiece that reassures the buyer with solid gemological credentials, exciting visual performance, and the reassurance that comes from purchasing from The Natural Gemstone Company.

If your priority is to find a gem that resolves doubts about color, clarity, and brilliance in a single choice, this 1.25 carat pear spinel answers that need with authority. It is ideally sized to make a statement without overwhelming daily wear, and its mixed brilliant cut maximizes the spinel inherent refractive qualities, turning intense color into dynamic sparkle. The transparency and very very slight inclusions at eye level mean that light can travel and reflect freely, while excellent polish preserves every flash and facet junction. We invite you to imagine this gem set and in motion where its pinkish purple heart will capture attention and admiration, or to contact The Natural Gemstone Company for more information about setting recommendations, certification details, and how this exceptional Ceylon spinel can be made the crowning piece of your next important commission.