1.79 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.79 carat oval shape reddish pink spinel from The Natural Gemstone Company presents itself as a rare and honest expression of Sri Lankan gemmaking, a gem whose measurements of 8.14 x 6.69 x 4.69 mm sit perfectly within the ideal range for both classic solitaire rings and elegant pendant designs. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes light return, while the excellent polish ensures every facet plays its role in creating lively scintillation and an even face up appearance. At medium intense color intensity the reddish pink hue is richly saturated without tipping into darkness, permitting a lively mix of warm red and rosy pink flashes when viewed from different angles. Clarity is graded very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means the gem reads clean to the eye and retains optical purity, and because there is no enhancement this spinel carries the reassuring provenance of natural beauty that responsible buyers seek.

Compared to other gems in the market, this Ceylon spinel stands apart in quality and value, because it combines a desirable color profile with untreated authenticity. Many rubies and pink sapphires of similar hue are commonly heat treated or subjected to other enhancements to modify color and clarity, and affordable imitations or synthetic spinels can approach the look but not the natural origins and unique crystallographic sparkle of a genuine Sri Lankan spinel. When considered against heated or filled stones, this natural spinel offers a transparency of origin and appearance that collectors and fine jewelry designers prize, for the same price range typically yields either heavily treated material or stones with reduced optical performance. In terms of daily wear and ease of setting, spinel delivers practical advantages too, because with Mohs hardness 8 this gem resists scratches better than many common collector stones, and its excellent polish prolongs brilliance in everyday use.

Heritage matters in gemstones as much as cut and clarity, and Ceylon has long been celebrated as a source of historic and high quality colored stones, with spinel playing an important role in the jewelry traditions of the broader Asian and European histories of gem trade. Historically, spinels were treasured as talismans and set into royal pieces and amulets, valued for their vibrant hues and perceived protective and heart centered properties. This reddish pink spinel, with no enhancement and clear eye cleanliness, resonates with those same traditional uses, ready to serve as a modern heirloom that echoes the past, whether mounted as a signet style ring, an intimate pendant, or a pair of custom earrings. The mixed brilliant cut echoes centuries of lapidary evolution, blending classic proportions with contemporary faceting approaches to emphasize both brilliance and color, and the result is a stone that feels both timeless and thoroughly modern.

When comparing investment and sentimental value, this spinel offers a compelling proposition from The Natural Gemstone Company, because it brings together provenance, untreated status, and gemological integrity at a price point that undercuts rarer red stones while delivering stronger desirability than mass produced substitutes. Its oval shape is flattering on the finger, elongating and bringing a refined presence to a setting, and the clarity at eye level means you will enjoy an unclouded window into its depth of color for decades to come. For designers seeking a dependable center stone, setting recommendations include secure four or six prong mounts to protect the girdle while allowing light ingress, or a bezel that highlights the rich face up color for a bold statement piece. Care is straightforward, clean with mild detergent and a soft brush, with periodic professional checks to ensure settings remain secure, and when stored separately this spinel will maintain its excellent polish and lively presence. At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the gem with detailed provenance and a commitment to ethical sourcing, and we invite you to contact us for additional views, custom mounting suggestions, or to arrange private viewing, so you may feel confident that this 1.79 carat Ceylon spinel will become a treasured part of your collection.