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1.28 Ct. Spinel from Tanzania
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Item ID: | K19901 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.13 Width: 5.97 Height: 4.25 |
Weight: | 1.28 Ct. |
Color: help | Pinkish Purple |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $1,000 |
From the mineral-rich hills of Tanzania to the quiet precision of the lapidary studio, this spinel carries a story that honors both the earth and the hands that shaped it. Born under a canopy of ancient rock, this pinkish purple spinel grew slowly where heat and pressure allowed chromium and magnesium to weave color into crystal. Local miners who know these veins recognized the gem for its clean transparency and desirable hue, and it was entrusted to expert cutters who preserved its natural character. The 1.28 carat weight of this stone is significant because spinel of this clarity and color does not often reach this scale without treatments, and here there are none, no enhancement, only the pure result of geological time and careful selection.
The gemstone was fashioned into a cushion shape with a mixed brilliant cut, its proportions measured at 6.13 x 5.97 x 4.25 mm, a balance that amplifies light and depth. At eye level the clarity is eye clean, allowing the facets to reveal internal fire with uninterrupted clarity, and the medium color intensity presents a refined pinkish purple that shifts gently as it moves. The excellent polish brings each facet plane to life, so the surface responds to light with sparkling motion. The weight of 1.28 carat greatly enhances the stone value and presence, because in spinel, size and purity compound rarity, and a larger unenhanced example with such color commands attention and a premium. This weight also translates to a confident visual presence when worn, creating a face up appearance that flatters rings, pendants, and bespoke settings.
At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor the journey of this gem, from Tanzanian mine to precision cut deliverable, ensuring every step protected the gem integrity. Our cutters selected a mixed brilliant to preserve weight while maximizing brilliance, and our graders confirmed the no enhancement status, the medium color intensity, the eye clean clarity, and the excellent polish. Presented as a ready focal gem, this 1.28 carat cushion spinel is ideal for a signature ring or a unique pendant, and it will carry its origin story and rarity into every setting. If you seek a natural spinel with substance, character, and verified authenticity, this gem exemplifies The Natural Gemstone Company approach to quality and provenance.
