1.67 Ct. Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

Imagine a story that begins deep beneath the earth, long before humans walked the lands, when heat and pressure, molten flows and shifting tectonic plates conspired to bring forth a mineral destined to sparkle. Millions of years ago, in a region that would one day be known as Burma, a unique combination of magnesium and aluminum met with trace elements that would lend a bluish green hue, and a crystal was born. Over geological epochs, fluids rich in elements moved through fractures and pockets, and the nascent spinel grew slowly, layer by layer, its atoms arranging into a resilient lattice that locked in color and clarity. Time polished its inner structure, and while other materials altered or fractured, this spinel preserved a transparency that would allow light to travel through it with remarkable purity. The result is the transparent 1.67 carat cushion shape bluish green spinel you see here, a gem that carries the memory of ancient earth processes, a gem that remembers fire, pressure, patience, and the slow artistry of nature.

The journey from a rough crystal in Burma to this refined stone involves hands that respect both tradition and modern gemological standards. Miners and local communities carefully recovered the rough from alluvial deposits and pockets, stones that had weathered out of primary rock and found refuge in river gravels. Each rough crystal was examined for potential, and when this particular spinel showed a promising combination of color and transparency, it was set aside for cutting. At The Natural Gemstone Company we take pride in tracing origin, and this spinel’s Burmese provenance contributes to its depth of character and rarity, it is a stone that speaks of a storied source. Its clarity grade of eye clean evaluated at eye level means that when you hold it, your gaze is met with open clarity, free from visible inclusions that might obstruct light or story. No enhancement has been applied, the color you see is natural, intense in its color intensity, and the excellent polish reveals every facet with crisp reflections.

The final chapter in this gem’s story is human craftsmanship. Expert cutters studied the rough and chose a cushion shape to honor the stone’s natural proportions, a shape that marries soft elegance with modern presence. The cutter then executed a checkerboard cut across the crown, a pattern that fragments and returns light in a dance of squares and rays, enhancing depth and offering a lively play between teal and blue green tones. The dimensions are a balanced 6.88 x 6.07 x 5.00 mm, a size that carries presence on the hand while remaining wearable for daily life or special occasions. The 1.67 carat weight offers substantial heft without overwhelming proportions. Every facet received an excellent polish to maximize brilliance and surface smoothness, ensuring the gem sits comfortably in a setting and reflects light with clarity and vigor. When you choose this spinel, you are choosing an unenhanced treasure from Burma, a natural creation refined by careful hands, a gem whose long journey from formation to finish is preserved and presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, a company that honors provenance, craftsmanship, and the timeless language of gemstones.