1.73 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a quiet poetry in violet, a hushed twilight held inside a single gem, and this 1.73 carat pear shape spinel sings that song with the clarity of a clear evening sky. The gem, weighing 1.73 carats, measures 9.67 by 6.04 by 4.25 millimeters, and the elegant pear silhouette captures light with a tender grace. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, each facet is a small window to the soul of the stone, permitting flashes of lilac and soft plum that move like a sigh across the surface. The polish is excellent, every plane finished to a mirror that allows the violet whisper within to bloom without distraction. From the storied soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka this spinel carries the warmth of island sunlight and the hush of monsoon nights, a wholly natural treasure, no enhancement, straight to you from nature and presented with the care and provenance you expect from The Natural Gemstone Company.

To wear a gem every day is to invite it into the rhythm of your life, and in that daily companionship durability matters as deeply as beauty. Spinel is a noble companion for rings and other jewelry, standing at around eight on the Mohs hardness scale, which places it among the gems that resist scratches and retain their polished face through ordinary wear. It has no true cleavage, which means it does not split along planes the way some stones can, and its overall toughness helps it endure the small knocks and grazes of daily life. The comfortable size of 9.67 by 6.04 by 4.25 millimeters and the balanced weight of 1.73 carats make this pear form especially wearable, a stone that sits close to the skin and grows eloquent with movement, without commanding undue fragility. The excellent polish and the mixed brilliant cut also contribute to the longevity of its sparkle, as well executed facets reduce stress points and disperse light in ways that delight and endure.

Clarity and color shape the heart of a gemstone story, and this violet spinel speaks in a voice that is understated and intimate. Graded slightly included at eye level the stone carries delicate inclusions that testify to its natural formation, small signatures that make it uniquely itself rather than blemishes to be hidden. To the naked eye the inclusions are gentle, they do not interrupt the luminous field of violet, they are like little constellations within the gem that add character when inspected closely. The color intensity is very light, yielding a romantic, ethereal violet that blushes under different lights, and that softness is perfect for sentimental pieces that are meant to feel intimate and timeless. The mixed brilliant cut magnifies its internal fire, so even a subtle hue becomes a living color, shifting from pale lavender to a deeper violet as the day moves through sun and shade. For those who treasure natural, untreated beauty the fact of no enhancement will be most meaningful, an honest gem offered with integrity.

As a gemselected for commitment pieces and daily treasures this spinel is both poetic and practical, ideal for an engagement ring, a pendant that rests near the heart, or a daily ring that tells a personal story. The pear shape can be set to protect its delicate tip, and settings such as a protective bezel or a tapered prong are recommended to shelter the vulnerable point while allowing the gem to shine. Because spinel is robust and offers excellent polish and facet symmetry, it sits beautifully in rings that are worn often, and it will reward regular gentle care with enduring brilliance. When you choose this violet spinel you are choosing a natural whisper of Ceylon, a gem that invites daily closeness without undue risk, and a piece that will age with you in grace. We at The Natural Gemstone Company invite you to imagine this pear shaped light resting in a chosen setting, a small violet sunrise to accompany every day and a quiet, constant promise of beauty.