1.30 Ct. Purple Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent oval purple spinel weighs 1.30 carat and measures 7.70 x 5.79 x 3.86 mm, a dimensional profile that yields a depth of approximately 50 percent, an ideal proportion for maximizing return of light in an oval outline. The cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant architecture, combining a modified brilliant crown with a faceted pavilion that produces tight scintillation and strong facet contrast. The table and crown angles were executed to balance brilliance with color saturation, producing clean, lively flash without sacrificing overall tone. Clarity is graded very very slightly included at eye level, and the stone presents exceptional transparency throughout the pavilion and crown. Polish is excellent, with crisp facet junctions and mirror like facet planes that enhance optical performance under direct and diffused lighting.

Color intensity is light, presenting a pure purple hue with cool lilac undertones and even distribution across the girdle plane, a tone that reads more refined and rare than commonly seen pastel spinels. Origin Ceylon Sri Lanka is significant, as Sri Lankan spinels are renowned for their stable crystal chemistry and clarity, and finding a purple specimen at this size and quality is uncommon. No enhancement has been applied to this material, the natural state preserved from rough to finish, which adds to its collectible value. From a gemological and design perspective this piece is rare both in size and in its particular light purple color, because most purple spinels at market tend to be smaller or exhibit stronger saturation or zoning. The combination of 1.30 carat weight, transparent body, mixed brilliant faceting, and very very slightly included clarity makes this an exceptional candidate for a fine solitaire ring, a bezel set pendant, or a bespoke commission where even face up appearance and optical balance are required. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this spinel as a carefully cut, untreated example suited to connoisseurs who seek technical refinement, natural provenance, and a rare purple tone in a wearable size.