1.27 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.27 carat violet spinel from Ceylon Sri Lanka offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is a specimen that speaks to both connoisseurship and wearable elegance. The gem measures 7.53 by 5.42 by 3.64 mm and is fashioned in a classic cushion shape with a mixed brilliant cut, designed to maximize light return while maintaining a soft, pillowed silhouette on the finger. Color is described as medium intense, a balanced violet hue that is neither pastel nor overly saturated, which appeals to collectors who prize tonal complexity and versatility in settings. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, meaning inclusions are minimal and inconspicuous to the naked eye, preserving visual purity and scintillation. The polish is excellent, each facet meeting the pavilion and crown with precision to enhance brilliance and optical performance. Importantly, this spinel is natural and untreated, no enhancement, a factor that enhances value for educated buyers who prioritize provenance and integrity in coloured stones.

The story of how this spinel came to be traces back millions of years to deep time processes beneath the Ceylon landmass. Spinel is a magnesium aluminium oxide with the crystalline structure formed when carbonate rocks such as limestone underwent contact metamorphism, where heat and pressure from intruding magmatic bodies altered the chemistry of the host rock. In these metamorphic marbles, trace elements such as chromium and iron became incorporated into the crystal lattice, producing the distinctive violet tone when present in balanced proportions. Over geologic time, tectonic uplift and erosion liberated crystals from their marble hosts, concentrating them into secondary alluvial deposits that Sri Lanka is renowned for. Skilled lapidaries then selected a well proportioned rough and executed a mixed brilliant cut, preserving weight while optimizing fire and windowing, and delivering a gem with excellent polish that performs beautifully in jewellery. For buyers seeking a natural, untreated, and well cut violet spinel with verified Sri Lankan origin, this piece from The Natural Gemstone Company represents a rare convergence of geological history, gemological quality, and artisanal finishing.