1.66 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.66 carat oval shape pinkish purple spinel, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, embodies an effortless union of rarity and refinement. Cut into a mixed brilliant to maximize scintillation, this gem measures 7.41 x 6.04 x 4.77 mm, offering a perfect balance of presence and poise for a bespoke ring or a signature pendant. Its intense color intensity reveals a captivating pinkish purple that shifts with light, while an excellent polish enhances each facet to a mirror like finish. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, ensuring the gem reads as visually pristine, yet retains the natural character that distinguishes authentic Ceylon spinel. Completely natural and without enhancement, this stone carries the noble provenance of Sri Lanka, a country long celebrated for producing spinels of exceptional hue and integrity.

Beyond its visual allure, this spinel is designed for enduring wear, a quality that elevates it to an heirloom standard. Spinel ranks 8 on the Mohs scale of hardness, offering robust resistance to daily wear and abrasion, comfortably surpassing common gems such as quartz at 7 and many garnet varieties, while sitting below corundum, which registers at 9, and diamond, which is 10 at the pinnacle of hardness. This means the spinel can be confidently set in rings and frequently worn pieces with appropriate protective settings, combining glamour with practicality. For those considering complementary gems, the White Opal, known for its luminous milky body and delicate play of color, is a sublime partner, offering a soft contrast to the spinel, while typically registering between 5.5 and 6.5 on the Mohs scale and therefore benefiting from more protective mounting. At The Natural Gemstone Company we invite discerning collectors to claim this Ceylon spinel as a symbol of cultivated taste, a jewel that commands attention yet rewards with day to day resilience, an achievement in any connoisseur s collection.