1.26 Ct. Greyish Blue Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

This 1.26 carat cushion shape Burmese spinel is presented with exact dimensions of 5.79 x 5.79 x 4.57 mm, and a calculated depth ratio of approximately 79 percent, a proportion that indicates a deeper pavilion profile. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant approach, combining a brilliant style crown with precision pavilion faceting to balance scintillation and depth of color. The mixed brilliant faceting pattern creates a complex interplay of small star and kite facets across the crown, and segmented pavilion facets that channel light back through the table, producing lively pinpoint sparkle and controlled light return even with a deeper profile. The gem is transparent with a clarity grade of slightly included at eye level, these inclusions are localized and do not significantly interrupt the overall face up transparency, the polish is graded excellent, and the symmetry and facet junctions are well executed, which optimizes optical performance and ensures stable wear characteristics. Color is described as greyish blue with medium intensity, a subtle tonal balance that reads cool and versatile in white metal settings, and the stone is confirmed natural with no enhancement, originating from Burma Myanmar, a provenance that carries meaningful collector value.

From an investment perspective this spinel carries several attributes that favor long term appreciation, Burmese origin and no enhancement command a premium in secondary markets where provenance and transparency of treatment are highly valued. Spinel as a species has gained market recognition and collector demand has increased as connoisseurs reassess historically undervalued materials, high quality, untreated stones in classic sizes near one carat are particularly liquid among private collectors and boutique dealers. The excellent polish and precise mixed brilliant cutting enhance face up brilliance and perceived quality, which supports resaleability and positional value, and the deeper pavilion that intensifies body color can make this greyish blue tone more distinctive in the marketplace. Additionally spinel benefits from durable physical properties, Mohs hardness 8, which ensures long term stability for jewelry use and preserves condition related value. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this cushion spinel as a technically well executed example of Burmese material, appealing to buyers who prioritize cutting geometry, natural color and treatment history, and to investors seeking gems with documented provenance and the structural qualities that underpin future appreciation.