1.43 Ct. Purple Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent purple spinel weighs 1.43 carats, and features a classic emerald cut that emphasizes clean step facets and a refined table. The stone measures 7.13 by 5.16 by 4.14 mm, and displays a dark color intensity with a deep, even purple that reads rich under most lighting conditions. Clarity is graded slightly included, evaluated at eye level, with minor internal characteristics that do not detract from overall transparency or visual appeal. The polish is excellent, providing crisp facet junctions and a controlled light return that complements the stone’s saturated tone. This spinel is natural and untreated, with no enhancement, and it is sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a well established locality for high quality spinel material.

The combination of durable physical properties and a versatile emerald cut makes this spinel suitable for both everyday and formal use. Spinel ranks at 8 on the Mohs scale, allowing confident wear in rings, pendants, studs, and cufflinks, while the emerald cut lends itself to elegant, architectural settings that can be presented as a solitaire or set within a halo for added presence. In casual jewelry the deep purple offers a subdued, sophisticated accent, and in formal pieces the same depth of color reads as refined and deliberate under evening light. Slight inclusions contribute to the gem’s natural character and provenance, and the unenhanced origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka provides transparent documentation for collectors and designers. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this gem as a technically precise and aesthetically flexible option for clients seeking an enduring, natural purple spinel that performs well across contexts and settings.