1.55 Ct. Pinkish Purple Spinel from Tanzania

From the mineral laden soils of Tanzania this pinkish purple spinel began as a quiet promise deep within an alpine alluvial deposit, a story written in layers of geological time. Miners carefully recovered the crystal and passed it to skilled local cutters who felt its potential as they cleaved and inspected it. The result is a transparent 1.55 carat cushion shaped gem that still carries the memory of its place of origin, a medium color intensity that softly shifts between rose and violet as light moves across the pavilion, and a mixed brilliant faceted design that lets its heart shine. At The Natural Gemstone Company we cherish that journey, and we present this stone with pride knowing its excellent polish and natural clarity, graded very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, reveal the gem without masking any of its authentic character.

Measured at 6.00 x 5.66 x 4.92 mm this cushion spinel combines wearable size with a vivid presence, no enhancement, straight from Tanzania to your setting. On the Mohs scale spinel ranks at about 8, which places it above common jewelry stones such as quartz and most garnets, and just below corundum species like ruby and sapphire which sit at 9, and a step beneath diamond at 10. This hardness makes spinel highly resistant to everyday wear and scratching, a dependable choice for rings and bracelets as well as pendants and earrings, while its mixed brilliant cut maximizes brilliance and sparkle. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind its provenance and craftsmanship, offering this stone to someone who wants a gem with both a poetic origin story and the resilience to be worn and loved for many years.