1.27 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One transparent cushion shape spinel, weight 1.27 carat, dimensions 7.61 x 5.93 x 3.60 mm, mixed brilliant cut, clarity graded very slightly included at eye level, color described as pinkish purple with light color intensity, polish rated excellent, no enhancement, origin Ceylon Sri Lanka, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. The mixed brilliant cut balances broad step influenced facets with smaller brilliant facets, producing a refined combination of broad flashes and crisp scintillation. The cushion outline provides a soft, elegant silhouette that concentrates color face up while maintaining an open appearance due to the stone size and high transparency. The very slightly included clarity grade indicates only minor internal features that do not detract from the face up visual appeal under normal viewing, and the excellent polish ensures strong facet definition and clean reflections, attributes that support secure and precise setting for rings, pendants, or bespoke designs.

Under natural daylight, especially north light or indirect daylight, the spinel presents its truest pinkish purple tone, with cool lavender undertones becoming more evident, and the mixed brilliant cut returning broad flashes of white light along with fine pinfire scintillation as the stone moves. In direct sunlight, overall brilliance intensifies and small flashes of spectral dispersion are more perceptible against the lighter body color, yielding lively performance on active wear. Under warm incandescent light and warm temperature LEDs, the stone shifts toward a slightly warmer pink emphasis, enhancing the pink component of the hue while maintaining clarity and sparkle. Cooler white LEDs and fluorescent lighting emphasize the violet aspect of the color, giving a subtly cooler appearance without dramatic color change, as spinel is generally singly refractive with limited pleochroism. In low or candlelight the gem displays a gentle warm glow with softer flashes, and surface reflections remain crisp due to the excellent polish. The combination of cushion shape and mixed brilliant design produces a versatile optical character, suitable for both understated and more dynamic settings, and the absence of treatment preserves the natural response of the material to varying light sources.