1.50 Ct. Spinel from Tanzania

From the mineral rich hills of Tanzania to the careful hands that shaped it, this pink spinel carries a story of earth and craft that we love to share at The Natural Gemstone Company. Born under conditions of intense heat and pressure, this transparent spinel crystallized in a world of changing geology, capturing pockets of color deep within its lattice. Miners in Tanzania uncovered a rough crystal that already hinted at a delicate pink, and that promise guided every decision that followed. Each stage of its passage from the mine to our workshop preserved the stone as a natural, untreated treasure, with no enhancement performed, allowing the gem to retain its authentic character and provenance. The gem that emerged from that journey is a one point fifty carat cushion shape pink spinel, a size and presence that feels intimate and wearable, yet significant enough to command attention.

The transformation from rough to radiant was carried out with a focus on maximizing the stone inherent optical strengths, and the mixed brilliant cut chosen for this cushion shape was essential to that goal. Measuring 7.62 by 5.68 by 3.82 millimeters, the proportions were carefully judged to balance depth and spread, so that light entering through the table meets a geometry of facets that returns fire and sparkle rather than sinking to the stone pavilion. The mixed brilliant cut blends the classic open pavilion facets of a brilliant pattern with the softer, rounded outline of the cushion, creating a dialogue between broad flashes of light and lively scintillation. The table acts as a window for color and clarity, while the crown facets capture and refract daylight into soft flashes of pink, and the pavilion facets mirror those flashes back to the eye. The result is a gem that seems to glow from within, where each movement of the hand awakens new flashes, and where the cut enhances the spinel natural brilliance without overpowering its color.

Color and clarity are where personality emerges, and this spinel shows a medium intense pink that feels both feminine and modern. The hue sits squarely in that sweet place where pink is clear and vivid enough to read beautifully in a variety of metals and settings, yet soft enough to remain versatile and wearable every day. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity grade is slightly included, and those inclusions sit unobtrusively within the crystal, offering a fingerprint of natural formation rather than a flaw. In practice this means the stone reads as transparent and luminous to the observer, with inclusions that do not detract from the gem overall face appeal and that can even add a sense of authenticity and story. The excellent polish enhances every facet junction, giving each reflective plane a smooth finish that amplifies the mixed brilliant cut effect, so light travels through, bounces, and returns with vividness and life. Because there has been no enhancement to alter color or clarity, you can be certain that the pink you see is entirely natural, and that the way light interacts with this spinel is a true expression of its material.

When you hold this Tanzanian pink spinel from The Natural Gemstone Company, you hold more than a beautiful stone, you hold a narrative of place, craft, and intentional design. Its cushion silhouette lends itself to a range of settings, from a timeless solitaire ring that showcases the table and mixed brilliant cut, to a halo or three stone design where surrounding accents can amplify the pink tone and add contrast. The one point fifty carat weight and balanced dimensions make it an ideal centerpiece for a ring, pendant, or custom commission, and the stone durable nature means it will wear gracefully with daily life when set with care. If you seek a gem that connects you to the earth and to the hands that shaped it, this spinel offers that connection in every facet, and we stand behind its origin, its natural state, and its finished beauty. Allow this Tanzanian cushion pink spinel to be the next chapter in your jewelry story, a natural statement that reflects both the world below and the artistry above.