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1.35 Ct. Spinel from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Feb 24
Item ID: | K21614 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.87 Width: 5.68 Height: 3.82 |
Weight: | 1.35 Ct. |
Color: help | Purple |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $148 |
This transparent 1.35 carat cushion shape purple spinel from Madagascar combines elegant proportions with clean beauty, measuring 6.87 x 5.68 x 3.82 mm. The mixed brilliant cut gives lively sparkle and depth, while the excellent polish enhances light return and a satiny table face. Eye clean at normal viewing distance, this stone shows no visible inclusions, offering the kind of clarity many comparable gems require treatments to achieve. With medium color intensity the purple is versatile, flattering both white and yellow metals, and because this spinel has no enhancement it delivers genuine natural color and provenance that discerning buyers value.
When durability is a concern this spinel stands out, because spinel rates 8 on the Mohs scale, harder than many popular colored gems such as amethyst and tanzanite, and only one full grade softer than corundum species like sapphire and ruby which rate 9. Unlike topaz which can be brittle and has perfect cleavage, spinel has no cleavage, which improves its toughness in everyday jewelry and reduces the risk of chipping when set in rings or pendants. For customers seeking long lasting wearability combined with beauty, this spinel offers a superior balance of hardness and structural integrity compared with softer or treated alternatives available on the market.
Compared with sapphires of similar hue, this Madagascar spinel often offers better value because exceptional color and eye clean clarity are uncommon in natural untreated stones at this size and price point. Compared with tanzanite and many heated sapphires, which are commonly treated to improve color and stability, the untreated nature of this spinel gives it rarity and long term appeal. The cushion shape and mixed brilliant faceting make it a refined choice for custom engagement rings or statement jewelry where both sparkle and resilience matter. The Natural Gemstone Company proudly offers this Madagascar purple spinel as a natural, untreated, and well cut option for customers who want a durable, beautiful, and honest gemstone choice that stands apart from other market offerings.
