1.50 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.50 carat oval blue spinel from Ceylon is an elegant example of natural gem quality, with exact dimensions of 8.63 x 6.30 x 3.59 millimeters, a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation and color return, and an excellent polish that enhances surface luster. The stone is transparent with a medium intense blue color, a hue that is both versatile and distinctive among spinels, and it is unenhanced, confirming that what you see is authentic, natural material. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means minor inclusions appear only under magnification or in specific light angles, and do not detract from overall transparency or brilliance. From a connoisseur perspective, the combination of a precise oval outline, a well executed mixed brilliant pavilion, and an excellent polish produces strong light performance while preserving the stone’s natural color saturation, making this spinel suitable for both classic and contemporary settings.

Beyond the technical attributes, this blue spinel carries a romantic provenance tied to its Ceylon origin and crystalline clarity. In the tradition of Sri Lankan gem lore, blue stones are associated with oceanic horizons and twilight vows, a color that recalls the calm resolve of two people promising fidelity beneath a wide sky. The very slightly included clarity serves as a poetic metaphor, a reminder that true beauty integrates small imperfections with enduring transparency, and that honesty and depth in a relationship enhance rather than diminish value. For the educated buyer, this gem represents a rare alignment of geological pedigree, natural condition, and wearable size, with the added appeal of no treatments, solid durability on the Mohs scale for everyday wear, and provenance from a region renowned for producing fine spinel specimens. The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present this piece as an heirloom quality option, ready to be set into an engagement ring, a pendant, or a bespoke design, with full documentation available upon request, and personal consultation offered to ensure your setting maximizes both the optical performance and the story that this Ceylon blue spinel is uniquely poised to tell.