1.75 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Spinel carries a lineage that reaches back through centuries of royal treasuries and ancient trade routes, and this bluish purple spinel from Ceylon speaks to that enduring story. Historically, spinel was prized across Asia and Europe, often mistaken for ruby in coronation gems and royal regalia, a testament to its ability to command attention in classic settings. The gem you see here is a transparent 1.75 carat oval spinel, with measurements of 7.98 x 6.70 x 3.92 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style that honors both light performance and classic proportion. Originating from Sri Lanka, known to older maps as Ceylon, it carries the patina of a storied source that has supplied the world with many of its most treasured stones. Graded as very slightly included at eye level, with medium light color intensity and an excellent polish, this spinel is wholly natural and has undergone no enhancement, preserving the authenticity that collectors and connoisseurs seek.

The mixed brilliant cut of this oval gem demonstrates meticulous workmanship, a cutting approach that balances scintillation and depth to reveal the bluish purple hue in shifting light. From the crown facets to the pavilion arrangement, the cutter has sculpted the stone to enhance its inherent color, creating a lively interplay of flashes and depth that read differently as the stone moves. The medium light intensity gives the spinel a refined and classic character, suitable for designs that favor understated elegance as well as pieces that seek quiet drama. At 1.75 carats this spinel is a rare and wearable size for everyday heirloom pieces and bespoke commissions alike. The very slightly included clarity grade, evaluated at eye level, means that the gem has natural features that authenticate its origin while remaining clean to the eye, an attribute prized in traditional gemological standards. The excellent polish completes the story of craftsmanship, producing surfaces that reflect light crisply and give the gem a finished appearance worthy of antique inspired settings.

Owning a gem such as this is an investment in beauty and craftsmanship, and The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to present it as part of a lineage that values provenance and the timeless appeal of classic design. Unlike fashion driven trends that ebb and flow, a Ceylon spinel of fine cut and natural color retains a lineage of taste that can be passed through generations. The fact that this spinel is natural and unenhanced increases its desirability among collectors and those who value authenticity, as untreated stones require the gem cutter to work with the material as found, bringing forth its optimal charm through skill rather than alteration. When set in yellow gold, rose gold, or platinum, this oval stone will sit gracefully within the design and respond to changing light with a depth that only a well cut natural spinel can provide. The workmanship that goes into selecting a worthy rough, planning the mixed brilliant pavilion to balance color and brilliance, and applying an excellent polish, is the same quiet discipline that turns a gem into a legacy piece, and that discipline is what you are investing in when you choose this stone.

This spinel lends itself to classic mounting styles that honor history, whether as the centerpiece of a traditional solitaire ring, a refined pendant, or a pair of vintage inspired earrings. Its size and proportions are ideal for bespoke settings that echo the past, settings that will carry the stone forward into a new chapter as part of a family story. At The Natural Gemstone Company we document the origin and the natural state of our stones, and we work with clients to suggest settings that respect the stone s character and maximize its long term wearability. Simple care and periodic professional cleaning will preserve the stone s polish and vibrancy, allowing it to continue reflecting its Ceylon heritage for decades. Choosing this spinel is choosing a piece of natural history, a commitment to enduring aesthetics, and an appreciation for the meticulous craftsmanship that elevates a mineral into a jewel.