1.43 Ct. Spinel from Tanzania

From the moment this pink spinel began its slow passage beneath the Tanzanian earth, it carried with it a story written in mineral and time, a quiet chronicle of heat pressure, crystalline patience, and the unique conditions that give Tanzanian spinel its celebrated hues. Found in a locale known for producing some of the most sought after spinels in the world, this stone arrived naturally formed and free of treatments, a pristine example of nature at her most generous. Weighing 1.43 carat, and measuring 8.63 x 7.23 x 3.63 mm, this pear shape spinel shows how a single gem can carry the landscape of its origin within its color and clarity. The vivid color intensity is the first thing to catch the eye, a saturated pink that plays with light and emotion, while the very slightly included clarity grade evaluated at eye level promises authenticity, a natural fingerprint that speaks to the gem inclusions and how rare untreated transparency at this grade truly is. At The Natural Gemstone Company we celebrate stones that retain their natural integrity, and this spinel arrives to you with no enhancement, unaltered, just as the earth intended.

Once extracted, the journey continued through the hands of cutters who honored both the geometry of the rough and the potential of the finished stone, selecting a mixed brilliant cut to balance scintillation and color. The mixed brilliant facets were chosen to maximize the vivid pink while preserving depth and life, and the resulting excellent polish ensures every facet interacts with light in a lively and flattering way. The pear shape form is part elegance and part practicality, tapering to a point that elongates settings and sits gracefully against skin. At 8.63 x 7.23 x 3.63 mm the proportions are generous enough to serve as the focal point of a bespoke engagement ring, an heirloom pendant, or a striking asymmetric pair of earrings, while remaining versatile for settings that require precision and a refined silhouette. The cutter’s choices honored the stone’s origin and character, creating a gem that retains its wild story while being fully prepared for the intimate world of jewelry design.

For those who design custom pieces, this pink spinel is a particularly compelling canvas. The pear shape invites creative settings that emphasize the drop and color, allowing designers to play with halos, open bezels, or minimal bezel prongs that show off the polished girdle and the way the mixed brilliant cut throws light. Its 1.43 carat weight places it at the sweet spot where presence meets wearability, comfortable for daily wear in rings and noticeable enough to make a statement in pendants. The clarity described as very slightly included at eye level means that a designer can confidently set the stone without needing heavy cloaking techniques, while the excellent polish ensures smooth edges and brilliance that will stand up to frequent wear and cleaning. Because the spinel is untreated, its color is a true marker of its provenance, which adds a layer of narrative to any bespoke piece. When you place this gem in a custom commission through The Natural Gemstone Company you are choosing a centerpiece that already possesses a strong identity, one that will animate precious metal and design choices rather than forcing them to work to disguise or compensate for the stone.

Imagine a client who wants an engagement ring that speaks quietly of origin, durability, and unique personality. The slender teardrop silhouette can be oriented to lengthen a finger, or set sideways for a modern asymmetry that keeps the vivid pink playing across a collarbone or hand. Consider pairing it with warm gold to enhance the pink tones, or with cool platinum to create an elegant contrast that modernizes the stone. For a custom pendant, a three prong setting that leaves the point free will allow light to pass through the lower pavilion, showing off the mixed brilliant cut and the excellent polish. For a bespoke pair of earrings, the match of two pear shapes can be mirrored for symmetry, or contrasted with a small diamond or sapphire for color tension and movement. At The Natural Gemstone Company we work closely with clients and designers to translate the gem story into wearable art, advising on metal choices, setting styles, and the proportions that will make this 8.63 x 7.23 x 3.63 mm, 1.43 carat pear shape spinel sing. This stone is not only a jewel, it is a conversation piece with provenance, a natural and polished heart ready to be set into a piece that will carry its Tanzanian origins and the craft of its cutter into a new life with you.