1.52 Ct. Pinkish Purple Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This beautiful transparent 1.52 carat round pinkish purple spinel, measuring 7.27 x 7.26 x 4.39 mm, is a fine example of natural Ceylon origin material, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. The mixed brilliant faceted cutting style combines a faceted crown with a pavillion designed to maximize return of light, and with an excellent polish the result is crisp facet junctions and lively scintillation. Spinel belongs to the isometric crystal system, which means it is optically isotropic with negligible birefringence, and its refractive index in this species is relatively high, producing strong internal reflection. The combination of a dark color intensity and an eye clean clarity, evaluated at eye level, creates deep color saturation with minimal distraction from inclusions, and because this stone is untreated, with no enhancement, it retains the full premium of a natural Ceylon gem, prized for its stable color and collector appeal.

From a gemological perspective the structure of spinel is what gives this stone a sparkle that is unmatched by many others, the isotropic cubic lattice permits uniform light behavior throughout the stone, and when expertly faceted in a mixed brilliant pattern, light is efficiently returned to the viewer as bright flashes of white and subtle flashes of spectral color. The higher refractive index amplifies brilliance, while low dispersion keeps the flashes crisp and prevents excessive color fringing, yielding a clean, energetic play of light. The dark tone of this particular spinel increases contrast between bright facet reflections and deep body color, producing a gem that reads vibrantly under daylight and appears richly saturated under lamp light. For an educated buyer, the combination of precise dimensions, 1.52 carat weight, mixed brilliant cut, excellent polish, eye clean clarity at eye level, absence of treatments, and provenance from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, all translate into measurable value, reliability, and lasting beauty. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the gemological attributes presented, and this spinel is an excellent choice for collectors and jewelers seeking a naturally occurring, well cut, high integrity stone with exceptional visual performance.