1.63 Ct. Purple Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite transparent pear shape purple spinel weighs 1.63 carats, and measures 7.98 x 6.40 x 5.00 mm, offering balanced proportions that suit both rings and pendants, and presenting exceptional presence for its size. The gem is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, a cutting style that combines crown facets designed for scintillation with a faceted pavilion that enhances light return, producing lively brilliance and attractive fire. Clarity is graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, meaning no inclusions are visible to the unaided eye under normal viewing conditions, which is a premium attribute for a natural spinel. Color intensity is intense and uniformly distributed across the stone, yielding a saturated purple hue that remains stable under different lighting conditions. The polish is excellent, which contributes to the stone s surface luster and visual appeal, and importantly, there has been no enhancement or treatment, confirming that this is an entirely natural material from a gemological standpoint.

Provenance is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a locality historically celebrated for producing spinels of superior color and clarity, and The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present this example from that pedigree. Spinel has a long heritage of use in fine jewelry and ceremonial pieces, often mistaken for other red and purplish gems in royal regalia, and treasured for its durability and symbolic associations with protection and vitality across cultures. For the educated buyer this spinel represents a compelling combination of natural integrity, aesthetic quality, and practical versatility. The lack of enhancement preserves long term value and collector appeal, while the precise dimensions and classic pear silhouette facilitate elegant mounting options and ensure secure settings. We source and evaluate our gems with rigorous standards, and we can provide detailed images and further documentation on request, supporting confident acquisition and appraisal. For those who appreciate gemstones with traceable origin, traditional significance, and demonstrable gemological quality, this Ceylon purple spinel from The Natural Gemstone Company offers a rare opportunity to acquire a naturally vivid, eye clean specimen that honors both heritage and modern standards of gem grading and craftsmanship.