1.72 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present a truly exceptional natural spinel, a transparent 1.72 carat pear shape gem that stands apart in a crowded market, the stone measures 8.92 x 5.85 x 5.01 millimeters, it displays a rare pinkish purple hue with intense color saturation, and it originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka where spinels of this quality are both celebrated and highly sought after, this spinel is entirely natural with no enhancement, it has a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish, and it has a clarity grade of slightly included when viewed at eye level. Compared with more commonly seen purple gems such as amethyst and purple garnet, this spinel offers a combination of saturated color, transparency, and resilience that is difficult to match, and when compared with treated or heat enhanced stones that dominate many inventories, this untreated Ceylon spinel provides a purity and integrity that appeals to discerning collectors and designers who value authenticity and lasting beauty.

The mixed brilliant pear cut on this spinel is the single most important feature in how the gem interacts with light, the cutter has balanced a faceted crown with a partially brilliant pavilion so that the pavilion facets capture and return light in strong, lively flashes, while the crown facets are angled to break light into scintillation and subtle dispersion, the pear shape adds a graceful teardrop silhouette that provides directional brilliance, elongating the stone in a way that makes the color appear deeper at the tip and brighter across the table, this cut differs from a pure step cut or a simple oval in that it maximizes return of light to the viewer while preserving the gemstone material, many stones in the market are cut for weight retention rather than optical performance, which can leave them looking lifeless under real world conditions, by contrast the mixed brilliant cut used here creates a dynamic interplay between flash and fire so that the spinel seems to shimmer with depth as it turns, and the mixed cut also helps to distribute color evenly so that the intense pinkish purple reads consistently from multiple angles.

Clarity and polish work hand in hand to influence perceived brilliance, this spinel is graded slightly included at eye level which means that the inclusions are minor and do not interrupt the stone being enjoyed in everyday wear, the mixed brilliant faceting pattern helps to conceal and diffuse the visual impact of small inclusions by reflecting light across multiple planes, and the excellent polish ensures that each facet surface is clean and mirror like so light is reflected sharply rather than scattered, many stones in similar price bands suffer from dull facets or poorly executed pavillion angles which reduce contrast and create dead zones in the face up view, this Ceylon spinel avoids those pitfalls, the result is a gem that reads transparent and vivid, while containing the natural hallmarks of origin that serious collectors appreciate, additionally spinel has a hardness and toughness profile that makes it suitable for rings and daily jewelry in a way that softer alternatives sometimes fail to offer.

When considering value relative to other market options, this 1.72 carat Ceylon spinel represents a rare convergence of color intensity, natural origin, and exemplary cutting, compared with sapphires and rubies of comparable tone many spinels provide brighter color at a more accessible price point when the stone is untreated, compared with amethysts which can present a similar purple range, the clarity and refractive response of this spinel create more attractive brilliance and durability, and compared with garnets and other purple stones that may display uneven color zoning, the even saturation in this spinel speaks to high caliber rough and skilled cutting, our inventory at The Natural Gemstone Company favors transparency about origin and treatment, and this gem demonstrates why provenance matters, an untreated Ceylon spinel with intense color is harder to find than many consumers realize, and the pear mixed brilliant form adds versatility for bespoke settings, the dimensions 8.92 x 5.85 x 5.01 millimeters are ideal for center stones in elegant rings, pendants, or asymmetric designs that showcase the teardrop silhouette.

Choosing this spinel is a decision for someone who values optical performance, natural integrity, and enduring style, The Natural Gemstone Company invites you to consider this gem as an investment in beauty that will perform on the hand as well as on paper, our team can provide guidance on complementary metals and settings that enhance the pear silhouette, for example a delicate halo will amplify the scintillation created by the mixed brilliant facets, while a minimal bezel can protect the pointed tip without obscuring the face up brilliance, we are happy to arrange high resolution images and setting mockups, and we can assist with independent certification if required, this piece embodies the advantages of a well cut, well sourced, untreated spinel, it is a singular offering for the collector or designer who prefers stones that reflect their inherent qualities through expert cutting rather than through artificial enhancement, we look forward to helping you make this rare Ceylon spinel part of your next special creation.