1.87 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the riverbeds of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this purplish grey spinel began its life as a whisper beneath centuries old gravel, a survivor of time and water that carried it to daylight. Local miners in the Ratnapura region have followed the same rhythms for generations, tracing veins of color and clarity by hand, passing down the lore of gems that once adorned local kings and temple offerings. When our rough reached The Natural Gemstone Company it carried that history within its crystal lattice, a quiet testament to heritage and nature. Skilled cutters listened to the stone, choosing a mixed brilliant cut and an elegant oval outline to honor its innate character, coaxing brilliance from its heart while preserving its original proportions and spirit.

The finished gem weighs 1.87 carat and measures 8.55 by 7.05 by 4.22 millimeters, an oval shape that lays comfortably in the hand and on the finger. Its purplish grey hue shows a medium intense color intensity, nuanced and sophisticated, catching light with a whisper rather than a shout. Clarity is described as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone reads as clean to the gaze while retaining natural inclusions that affirm its untreated origin. There has been no enhancement, the polish is excellent, and the mixed brilliant cut maximizes sparkle while preserving the gem's tone. Spinel has a storied place in jewelry history, often mistaken for ruby in royal regalia and long used as a talisman for protection and balance in South Asian traditions. In Sri Lankan culture, spinels have been set in ceremonial pieces, worn to signify status, and carried as amulets to steady the spirit. This piece continues that lineage, ready to be set into a ring, pendant, or heirloom piece that will carry forward both its natural provenance and its cultural resonance. If you seek a gemstone that combines provenance, craftsmanship, and a rich narrative, this 1.87 carat Ceylon spinel from The Natural Gemstone Company offers authenticity, rarity, and a story that will be retold with every wear.