1.74 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.74 carat heart shape purple spinel, dimensions seven point four zero by seven point nine four by four point one three millimeters, mixed brilliant cut, clarity graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, medium intense color intensity, excellent polish, no enhancement, origin Ceylon Sri Lanka. This opening sentence places the essential facts where you need them most, because for custom jewelry the exact carat weight, proportions, cut style, and treatment status drive design choices and long term satisfaction. The heart silhouette is cut with balanced lobes and a proportional point, giving precise symmetry that fits comfortably into solitaires, halo settings, and custom bezel work, while the mixed brilliant cut brings internal fire and scintillation that large step cuts or shallow fashion cuts often lack. At seven point nine four millimeters across, this spinel sits in a sweet spot between statement and wearability, large enough to read beautifully on a ring or pendant, yet compact enough to work as a focal stone in a multi stone composition or as a matching pair for bespoke earrings.

Compared to other stones in the market this Ceylon purple spinel stands out for its combination of natural origin, excellent polish, and absence of enhancement, qualities that collectors and discerning designers prize above very similar looking alternatives. Unlike many heat treated sapphires or irradiated amethysts, this spinel displays its medium intense purple naturally, which means predictable color under varied lighting and a purity of hue that does not rely on laboratory interventions. Against common purple sources such as amethyst, spinel offers superior durability with a Mohs hardness around eight, which translates to better resistance to everyday wear for rings and bracelets, and greater longevity when set in close contact with accent melee. In value terms, fine natural spinel from Sri Lanka often gives you the look and presence of a high quality sapphire or tourmaline while remaining more affordable per carat, and its relative rarity in certain purple shades gives custom pieces a unique appeal that mass produced gems cannot match.

From a custom design perspective The Natural Gemstone Company presents this gem as an ideal building block for personalized jewelry because of its precise dimensions, eye level clarity, and heart shape elegance. Jewelers will appreciate that the stone sits sufficiently deep at four point one three millimeters to allow secure prong or bezel settings without sacrificing light return, and that the mixed brilliant facet scheme provides predictable sparkle when paired with small accent diamonds or colored melee. The clarity being only very slightly included at eye level means the stone reads clean to unaided sight, offering a refined look in close contact settings, while the excellent polish guarantees crisp facet junctions and a mirror like surface that enhances luster. For customers seeking romance, the heart form carries overt symbolic value and scales beautifully into engagement rings, anniversary pendants, or statement studs, while designers will note that the medium intense purple harmonizes exquisitely with rose gold, yellow gold, and palladium based white metals, allowing versatile metal choices for the final piece.

When you choose this Ceylon heart shape spinel from The Natural Gemstone Company you get a rare intersection of natural provenance, designer friendly proportions, and durable beauty, all without enhancements that complicate future valuation or maintenance. We can provide additional high resolution imagery, measurements for bezel and prong allowances, and collaboration with your jeweler to ensure the stone is set to maximize brilliance and security. If you are comparing options for a custom commission, consider this gem for its combination of eye clean clarity, compact yet present size, and a heart silhouette that reads as both classic and contemporary, giving designers freedom to create pieces that are wearable every day or saved for special occasions, and giving recipients a meaningful, one of a kind center stone that will retain beauty and desirability for years to come.