1.52 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the ancient alluvial terraces of Ceylon Sri Lanka this pinkish purple spinel began its journey as a rough stone waiting patiently beneath layers of sand and river silt, shaped by time and the tropical rains. Local miners working by hand and by eye gently coaxed it from the earth, recognizing a rare hint of color that promised something special. Each step of its story reflects the island itself, sun warmed soil, careful sifting, and the knowing hands that separate treasure from ordinary stone. The rough was sent to skilled cutters who honored that origin rather than hide it, choosing a mixed brilliant cut that preserves the gem s natural hue while opening up facets of lively brilliance and depth.

In the lapidary studio the stone was given precise proportions, cut into an elegant oval of 1.52 carat with dimensions of 8.25 x 6.40 x 3.83 mm, then polished to an excellent finish. The result is a transparent gem with a clarity grade of eye clean evaluated at eye level, and a medium intense color intensity that sits between soft romance and vivid presence. This spinel is entirely natural, no enhancement, a pure expression of Ceylon s mineral wealth. For someone seeking a gift that speaks to both rarity and refinement this gem makes a striking choice. Imagine it set as a pendant that catches light with every nod, or as a bespoke ring that balances bold color with delicate silhouette. Choosing this gem from The Natural Gemstone Company means offering more than jewelry, it means passing along a story that began in the rivers of Sri Lanka and was brought to life by patient hands and expert craftsmanship. It is a gift that will be admired for its beauty, treasured for its provenance, and remembered for the thoughtful story it carries.