1.76 Ct. Spinel from Madagascar

There are moments in life that deserve more than a memory, moments that deserve a jewel to hold them, to catch the light and to carry the warmth of an emotion forever. This transparent, cushion shape red spinel, weighing 1.76 carats, is one such jewel. At 8.27 x 6.33 x 3.74 mm it is perfectly sized to be intimate in the hand and striking on the finger, a gem that announces itself without shouting. Sourced from Madagascar and left in its natural, untreated state with no enhancement, this spinel offers an honest, intense color intensity that feels like the first blush of a sunset captured in crystal form. The clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means the gem appears clean and open to the gaze, allowing a deep, luminous red to move through every facet. With an excellent polish that smooths every plane to a mirror finish, this spinel asks to be held, admired, and given so it may become part of a story that you will tell for years.

What sets this spinel apart, beyond its coloring and provenance, is its masterful geometric faceting, a mixed brilliant cut that has been designed to allow the maximum light play. The cutter has balanced the bold, soft curves of the cushion silhouette with an architecture of precise facets that both gather light and scatter it into a lively dance of brilliance and scintillation. From the crown to the pavilion, facets meet at angles that invite light to enter and then return to the eye as flashes of fiery red, warm garnet tones, and subtle orange reflections that come alive as the gem moves. This is not mere sparkle, it is a language of light that communicates emotion, a geometric choreography that makes the spinel pulse with life. The way the facets have been aligned emphasizes depth and saturation, so that the gem seems to glow from within rather than simply reflecting surface shine.

Imagine sliding this spinel into a setting that honors its geometry, perhaps a low bezel that cradles the cushion silhouette, or a delicate four prong mount that allows light to flood the pavilion, letting the mixed brilliant cut perform without interruption. On the hand the gem sits with graceful authority, small enough to wear every day, bold enough to be the centerpiece of an evening. It flatters many skin tones, and its intense red hue becomes a companion to both casual moments and the grand gestures of special occasions. Give it as a promise, present it as an anniversary gift, or choose it as the gem for an engagement that favors uniqueness and character. When a loved one sees the stone, they will feel the thoughtfulness of the choice, the time taken to find a gem with natural origins and an honest, untreated heart. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this piece as an opportunity to create a lasting memory, an heirloom in the making that begins its story with you.

When you choose this cushion red spinel you are choosing a gem that combines natural provenance, precision cutting, and a finish that is of the highest standard. Because it is unaffected by heat or dye, because it comes to you from Madagascar in its natural state, it carries an authenticity that matters. The excellent polish and the eye level clarity grading as very slightly included mean that you receive a gem that sparkles freely, with only the tiniest, natural signatures that confirm it is real and rare. The mixed brilliant faceting has been planned to maximize light return and to give you the most dynamic interplay of color and fire possible in this size. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to see this piece in person, to discuss custom settings, or to request further photos and video that capture the way the facets play as the stone turns. This spinel is ready to be the heart of something beautiful, a joyful, lasting reminder of love, of celebration, and of the excitement that only a true, natural gemstone can bring.