1.68 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A singular expression of refined taste, this pear shaped purple spinel, weighing 1.68 carats, is an object of desire that announces itself without apology. The 1.68 carat weight is not merely a number, it is a declaration of premium quality, a sweet spot where presence meets elegance, standing boldly in any setting while remaining effortlessly wearable. Cut to a graceful pear silhouette, the gem measures 9.53 x 6.82 x 3.65 mm, dimensions that yield an impressive face up presence that flatters both a ring and a pendant, commanding attention while preserving a sense of noble restraint. Fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, the stone balances scintillation and depth, each facet executed to maximize fire and return of light, culminating in an eye clean clarity as evaluated at eye level, a rare attribute that allows the intense, saturated purple to radiate with absolute purity. Originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, this spinel carries with it an esteemed provenance, a lineage of gemstones renowned for their vibrancy and natural beauty, and the stone is presented with no enhancement, a testament to the uncompromised nature of its color and clarity, and further elevated by an excellent polish that yields a mirror like sheen across the pavilion and crown. When you choose this 1.68 carat pear shape spinel from The Natural Gemstone Company, you acquire not just a jewel, but a signature piece that signals refined accomplishment and discerning taste.

In the realm of fine colored gemstones, weight in carats is a defining language of rarity and value, and the significance of 1.68 carats for a purple spinel should not be underestimated. Spinel of this weight, with such intense color and glassy clarity, is a premium offering that sits above commonplace stones, providing the kind of presence that elevates a collection. The dimensions of 9.53 x 6.82 x 3.65 mm were chosen to harmonize with the pear shape, ensuring that the gem presents a broad and luminous table, while the depth maintains structural integrity and optical performance. The mixed brilliant cut plays a pivotal role in translating the stone s natural beauty into living light, combining precision facet geometry with the inner fire expected of top tier gemstones. Eye clean clarity at this carat weight intensifies the perception of value, because it means that the color is uninterrupted by inclusions when viewed without magnification, offering an unblemished field of rich purple that engages the viewer at first glance. The excellent polish accentuates every facet, sharpening reflections and enabling the gem to scintillate with movement, and the absence of enhancement confirms that the intensity of hue is wholly natural, a pure expression of the mineral itself. From a connoisseur s perspective, a 1.68 carat spinel with these attributes is both a rare pleasure and a prudent acquisition, an intersection of beauty and substance that will age gracefully as a centerpiece of personal adornment or a highlight within a curated collection.

Owning this spinel becomes an affirmation of identity, a refined choice that speaks to accomplishment, taste, and a love of enduring beauty. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the provenance and presentation of this gem, offering it as part of a collection where natural, untreated stones are celebrated for their intrinsic worth. Beyond the immediate visual allure, the 1.68 carat weight confers practical versatility, allowing the gem to be set in bespoke pieces that range from a modern solitaire that showcases its pear silhouette to a classic drop that plays with light and motion. Whether selected as an intimate indulgence or as an investment quality addition to an heirloom repertoire, this spinel carries the luster of authenticity, and the tactile pleasure of a well cut, well finished gemstone. We invite you to experience the magnetic allure of this purple spinel, to imagine it as the finishing note to an ensemble or the singular treasure within a private collection, and to claim a jewel that aligns with an elevated standard of living and appreciation. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this 1.68 carat pear shape spinel as a rare encounter with perfection, an opportunity to possess something both beautiful and singular, an achievement in gemstone acquisition that will endure across generations.