1.35 Ct. Purplish Grey Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

A rare whisper from the hills of Burma, Myanmar, this extraordinary 1.35 carat cushion shape spinel arrived to The Natural Gemstone Company as a rough crystal with an uncommon purplish grey heart, it was unearthed by a small team of artisanal miners who hand sorted each find to preserve the best stones, the parcel that contained this gem yielded only a handful of transparent crystals worthy of fine cutting, from the mine the rough was sent to a trusted lapidary who recognized its potential for brilliance and depth. Meticulously cut into a mixed brilliant cushion, measuring 6.22 by 6.05 by 4.48 mm, this spinel exhibits intense color intensity, transparency that allows light to play through its facets, and a clarity grade described as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, the polish is excellent, there has been no enhancement, every stage honored the stone so that its natural character would be fully revealed. Owning this gem is to possess a fragment of a rare journey, a stone that is both resilient and refined, it is a private treasure that speaks to connoisseurs who value authenticity and scarcity.

The journey from mine to market for this purplish grey spinel is as considered as the gem itself, after initial recovery it was transported with care to a regional gem hub where gemologists examined its crystal structure and color to determine the ideal cutting strategy, the lapidary then shaped the stone to maximize fire and depth, the mixed brilliant facets were chosen to balance scintillation with the cushion silhouette, following cutting the gem received a final polish that elevated its surface to an excellent finish. The Natural Gemstone Company examined the finished gem, catalogued its provenance, and reserved it for collectors seeking something truly exceptional, this spinel will appeal to a small circle of owners who understand that the finest natural gems are not mass produced, they are discovered, nurtured, and presented with discretion. If you desire a bespoke setting, we can recommend designs that honor the stone, this is not merely a purchase, it is an invitation to join an exclusive lineage of owners who hold a singular, unenhanced Burmese spinel, limited in supply and rich in story.