1.95 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite pear shaped blue spinel from Ceylon is a rare combination of size, clarity, and natural color, it weighs 1.95 carats, and measures 8.53 x 6.39 x 4.96 mm, the mixed brilliant cut has been executed to deliver lively scintillation and an even face up presence, the clarity is described as very very slightly included at eye level which means the gem reads clean to the naked eye, the medium color intensity offers a true, versatile blue that performs beautifully under different lighting conditions, the polish is excellent, the stone is transparent, and importantly, there has been no enhancement or treatment, this level of natural purity and polish places this spinel ahead of many comparable stones on the market, when buyers compare similar sized sapphires and spinels, they often find that our spinels offer exceptional value, often matching or exceeding the visual appeal of more expensive stones while carrying the assurance of being untreated, compared to many commercial sapphires that undergo heat treatment and diffusion, this Ceylon spinel preserves its story and chemistry intact, and for customers looking for a gem that balances brilliance, practical durability, and ethical clarity, this stone is a compelling choice.

The narrative of how this gem was born makes it even more special, deep within the ancient metamorphic terrains of Sri Lanka, immense heat and pressure transformed limestone and aluminous minerals over millions of years, tiny pockets of magnesium rich, aluminium bearing environments allowed spinel crystals to nucleate and grow slowly, trace amounts of iron and cobalt contributed subtle blue tones while careful geological pacing permitted crystal faces to form with the integrity that cutters prize, after millennia underground this particular crystal was liberated by weathering and careful artisanal mining, once recovered it was skillfully faceted into a pear shape that maximizes light return and delivers a modern, elegant silhouette, when you choose this gem from The Natural Gemstone Company, you are choosing a piece of geological history, a natural, untreated 1.95 carat blue spinel that stands out in clarity, cut, and ethical provenance, compared to mass market alternatives this stone offers a rarer combination of transparent purity, honest disclosure, and long term value, making it ideal for discerning collectors and for those who want a gemstone that tells a true story.