1.96 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped purple spinel began its life beneath the tropical soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka, carried and concentrated by ancient rivers that have yielded some of the world most treasured gemstones. For generations local miners have sifted the alluvial gravels by hand, guided by knowledge passed down through families and by an instinctive respect for the land. This gem is a product of that tradition, a transparent crystal that formed slowly and patiently, allowing its internal lattice to produce a clarity that is rare for stones of this hue. When we first saw the rough, we understood that the stone held a quiet strength, a potential to become a finely balanced jewel that would speak softly and insistently to anyone who held it. At The Natural Gemstone Company we place immense value on provenance, and this piece carries with it the warm story of Ceylon, a place where color, history, and craftsmanship converge.

Cutting this spinel into its present pear silhouette was an exercise in precision and artistry, a collaboration between the stone itself and the cutter who listened to its angles and internal reflections. The finished gem weighs 1.96 carat, and it measures 9.94 millimeters by 6.53 millimeters by 4.33 millimeters, an elegant dimension that suits both classic and contemporary settings. It has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, combining the depth and fire of a brilliant style with the graceful outline of a pear shape, to maximize both scintillation and a pleasing silhouette. At eye level the clarity reads very very slightly included, a testament to its transparency and to the care taken to minimize visible inclusions, and its color intensity is very light, offering a delicate purple that reads as sophisticated and versatile. The polish is excellent, every facet meeting smoothly to allow light to pass and reflect with minimal interruption, and crucially, there has been no enhancement, the color and clarity are entirely natural attributes of this Ceylon spinel.

When you view this stone, either in hand or once set, the exceptional cut becomes immediately apparent, the mixed brilliant facets working together to create a lively display of light. The pear profile lends a lyrical quality, a teardrop of violet that stretches and breathes as the gem catches ambient light. Because of the careful proportions and the excellent polish, the stone exhibits a balanced interplay between brightness and depth, producing flashes of internal fire that draw the eye without ever overwhelming the gentle violet tone. In a ring, pendant, or bespoke commission, this spinel becomes a centerpiece, commanding attention through refined brilliance rather than showy saturation. Its very light color intensity makes it particularly adaptable, harmonizing with both cool white metals and warmer yellow tones, and its transparency allows for precision settings that highlight the stone rather than obscure it. For collectors who prize cut and light performance, for designers who seek stones that translate across styles, and for anyone who wants an heirloom with a quiet but unmissable presence, this spinel occupies a rare middle ground between delicacy and distinction.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we stand behind the story and the quality of every gem we offer, and this purple spinel exemplifies our commitment to natural beauty and responsible sourcing. It arrives to you unenhanced, a truthful expression of its origin and formation, and it has been evaluated with careful attention to its proportions, polish, and clarity under standard viewing conditions. For those who appreciate the romance of a gem that began in the rivers of Ceylon and was shaped by human hands into a jewel of exacting brilliance, this 1.96 carat pear shape spinel offers both narrative and performance. Whether you are commissioning a bespoke piece or adding to a curated collection, this stone promises to be a focal point, an enduring statement that connects the wearer to the mineral story that produced it. If you would like advice on ideal settings, mounting styles, or complementary stones to showcase its color and cut, we at The Natural Gemstone Company are here to guide you through the process, ensuring that this remarkable spinel becomes the centerpiece it was meant to be.