1.84 Ct. Spinel from Tanzania

If you are searching for a singular ring stone that stops conversations, or a collector piece that balances rarity with wearable elegance, this orangy red spinel is designed to answer that need. Many clients tell us they want a color as vibrant as a ruby, the clean light return of a fine sapphire, and the confidence of a gem that will last through daily wear, without treating it to achieve its beauty. This 1.84 carat transparent spinel meets all of those requirements, and because it is natural, untreated, and Other certified, it gives you that rare satisfaction of a genuine, untouched gemstone. At The Natural Gemstone Company we understand that the search for the perfect gemstone is personal, and this cushion shape orangish red spinel is presented as the perfect solution for someone who wants instant presence combined with long term value.

The stone itself measures 8.26 by 6.27 by 4.37 millimeters, a very attractive face up size for its weight, with a mixed brilliant cut that has been executed to return maximum light to the viewer. Its color intensity is described as intense, with a lively orangy red tone that reads rich and saturated in a variety of light conditions. The clarity is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning that the inclusions do not distract from the overall visual performance, and in many viewing positions the gem appears completely clean. The polish is excellent, a detail that makes the facets snap to life and that creates crisp facet junctions which enhance scintillation. Importantly, the gem is free of enhancement, coming to you in its natural state from Tanzania, a source known for producing some of the finest spinels in the world.

When comparing brilliance and overall visual effect to more commonly known gems, spinel has distinctive strengths that make this stone stand out. Spinel has a refractive index around 1.71 to 1.73, which allows brilliant facet reflections that compete with many high quality rubies and sapphires. Unlike corundum gems which can display strong pleochroism and require careful orientation to achieve a single dominant tone, spinel typically shows very little pleochroism so its vibrant hue appears consistent no matter how the stone is set. Compared to garnet family stones, which can sometimes show deeper but less lively light return, this spinel offers crisper flashes and a cleaner, more gemlike glitter because of its excellent polish and mixed brilliant faceting. Against ruby, which remains the iconic red choice, this orangy red spinel offers a clearer, purer saturation without the common treatments that many rubies undergo, making it an ethical and visually compelling alternative. Versus diamond, which owes its brilliance to a higher refractive index and strong dispersion, this spinel instead charms with saturated color and lively internal reflections, providing colorful presence where diamond gives white fire. For anyone seeking a balance of color intensity, sparkle, and natural integrity, this spinel stands out.

From a practical viewpoint, this spinel is a wonderful candidate for an engagement ring or a standout collection piece. With a hardness around 8 on the Mohs scale it is robust enough for everyday wear when set with common precautions, and its mixed brilliant cut in a cushion outline concentrates light toward the table for a powerful face up appearance. The face up dimensions make it ideal for classic solitaire settings, halo designs that emphasize color contrast, or bespoke settings that showcase the stone with minimal metal around the girdle. The very slightly included clarity means that the stone will polish to a high visual finish without the need for concealment, and the excellent polish already present enhances the gem’s ability to return light. Photographs of the stone on the hand demonstrate how it lays with elegant stature, appearing larger than many stones of similar weight because of the efficient proportioning and the lively internal reflections.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we pride ourselves on pairing clients with gems that end their search, and this orangy red Tanzanian spinel is a prime example. It arrives Other certified, untreated, and ready to be set into the piece you have been imagining, whether that is a modern engagement ring, a collector display, or a signature cocktail ring. If you would like additional angles, a video of the gem under different lighting, or recommendations for settings and metal combinations that will enhance its color, we are here to help. This is a rare opportunity to own a natural, intensely colored spinel that combines striking visual performance with integrity of origin and treatment, a stone that truly answers the desire for a unique, lasting, and beautiful gem.