1.63 Ct. Purple Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped purple spinel weighing 1.63 carat presents a compelling combination of precision cutting, clean clarity, and vivid natural color, making it an exceptional choice for discerning buyers. Cut to a mixed brilliant style, the gem measures 7.98 by 6.40 by 5.00 mm, dimensions that yield excellent face up presence while maintaining balanced depth for optimal light performance. The clarity is graded eye clean when evaluated at eye level, which means there are no inclusions visible to the naked eye and the stone will read as visually pure in finished jewelry. Color intensity is described as intense, indicating strong saturation and hue stability, and the polish has been judged excellent, delivering crisp facet junctions and lively light return. There has been no enhancement to this spinel, ensuring that the color and clarity are natural, and the documented origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing high quality spinels with fine color and excellent crystallographic form. As representatives of The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize transparent, factual grading and provenance so buyers can make an informed and confident purchase.

Beyond the technical grades, this stone is particularly well suited for custom jewelry due to its pear shape and its near two carat weight class. The elongated tear drop silhouette is highly versatile for design, translating gracefully into a striking solitaire engagement ring, an elegant drop pendant, or an asymmetric pair of fine earrings. At 7.98 by 6.40 by 5.00 mm the spinel provides a substantial visual impact without overwhelming a delicate setting, allowing skilled jewelers to play with halo accents, mixed metal mounts, or open gallery work to enhance brilliance and perceived size. Spinel is also durable for everyday wear with a Mohs hardness near 8, and the excellent polish and eye clean clarity will minimize maintenance while preserving brightness. For an educated buyer seeking natural color, stable material, and design flexibility, this 1.63 carat pear shaped Sri Lankan spinel represents outstanding value. The Natural Gemstone Company can assist with custom setting recommendations, compatibility with design sketches, and secure certification, ensuring that the final piece reflects both the gem s intrinsic qualities and the client s individual style.