2.03 Ct. Spinel from Tanzania

This specimen is a transparent 2.03 carat cushion shape spinel, with precise dimensions of 7.43 x 7.36 x 3.90 mm, and a measured depth of 52.8 percent, offering a compact profile ideal for a variety of jewelry settings. The cutting style is a mixed brilliant cut, combining a modified brilliant crown with a pavilion that retains brilliant facet geometry, and the overall finish shows excellent polish. Clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, with only minor natural inclusions that do not interrupt the visual pathways of light through the stone. Color reads as reddish pink with intense color intensity, uniform through the stone, and the material is natural and untreated, no enhancement, originating from Tanzania, which contributes to its collector and design appeal.

From a faceting and craftsmanship perspective this cushion spinel has been designed to maximize both color saturation and light return, by balancing crown angle and pavilion geometry within the mixed brilliant paradigm. The modified brilliant crown creates a broad table and well controlled star and kite facets that offer strong face up color, while the pavilion retains multiple brilliant facets that break incoming light into a lively pattern of scintillation. The cushion outline softens facet transitions which increases the perceived size and allows for expansive flashes of color when the stone is viewed face up. The excellent polish is evident in the crisp facet junctions and absence of polish lines, which preserves microroughness at the facet boundaries and contributes directly to superior luster and surface brightness.

Optically spinel is an isotropic gemstone with a refractive index around 1.72, which places it below corundum but well above many common gem materials, and this optical character yields several practical advantages. Because the material is singly refractive there is no pleochroism, leading to a remarkably even distribution of the reddish pink tone from multiple viewing angles, unlike some tourmalines and sapphires which can display directional color. Compared to ruby and pink sapphire, this spinel offers a different balance of properties, with slightly lower refractive index and dispersion than corundum, yet excellent transparency and saturated hue that make it appear vividly lively in hand. Compared to pink tourmaline spinel shows cleaner color zoning, higher resistance to surface damage with a hardness of about 8 on the Mohs scale, and greater long term durability in daily wear. The lower dispersion relative to diamond is compensated by the mixed brilliant faceting in this cut, producing strong scintillation and flash that emphasize the intense reddish pink saturation.

For buyers and designers who seek a gem that combines technical excellence and visual impact this Tanzanian spinel is notable. The combination of weight at 2.03 carat, substantial table and balanced depth, very slightly included clarity at eye level, intense coloration, and the guarantee of no enhancement make this a strong candidate for a fine ring or an elevated pendant setting. The uniform color and lively facet play simplify setting choices, since the stone maintains its personality under varied lighting and mounting styles. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this piece as a natural, untreated example of top quality spinel from Tanzania, ready for professional appraisal and bespoke setting. For collectors who prioritize optical performance and documented provenance this spinel offers a refined technical profile and enduring beauty.