1.38 Ct. Purple Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This specimen is a transparent 1.38 carat oval purple spinel, precisely measured at 8.02 x 6.23 x 3.76 mm, cut in a faceted mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation and depth of color. The mixed brilliant configuration employs a brilliant facet pattern on the crown to maximize fire and scintillation, paired with a calibrated step influenced pavilion to enhance return of light and create a lively window free of dark zones. Proportions and symmetry have been executed to exacting standards, and the excellent polish ensures that facet junctions remain crisp, allowing the stone to present a sharp internal reflection pattern. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicating minute natural inclusions that do not detract from overall transparency or optical performance, while the light color intensity yields a delicate purple that disperses evenly across the oval plane.

This spinel is unenhanced, a natural, untreated gem from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance known for producing clean material with pure color tones. The combination of natural origin, absence of enhancement, and meticulous cutting produces a gem with robust visual presence and long term stability. Spinel has a durable hardness near 8 on the Mohs scale, a stable crystal structure, and a vitreous to slightly adamantine luster when expertly polished, making it well suited to everyday wear. The dimensions and weight are ideal for classic engagement ring profiles or as a central stone in a pendant, where the mixed brilliant faceting will read well under both direct and diffused lighting conditions.

When set thoughtfully, this spinel becomes an enduring generational heirloom, capable of being passed down with both sentimental and material value. Recommend settings that protect the girdle and lower pavilion, such as a bezel for secure protection or a low profile four prong with reinforced shoulders to balance display and safety, use of durable precious metals like platinum or 18 carat gold, and inclusion of a gemological report and origin documentation for provenance. Regular maintenance and occasional professional cleaning will preserve the excellent polish and retain facet sharpness. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the craftsmanship and source documentation for this stone, and can assist with bespoke mounting options, certification, and a maintenance plan to ensure this purple spinel serves as a polished center of family stories for generations.