2.05 Ct. Bluish Purple Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

This extraordinary transparent 2.05 carat oval bluish purple spinel measures 7.91 by 6.81 by 5.11 millimeters, and has been masterfully fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut to maximize scintillation and depth. Its intense color intensity, paired with an excellent polish, delivers a rich, velvety face up that shifts between cool blue and regal purple as light moves across its table, revealing the gem to be both vivid and complex. Evaluated at eye level as very slightly included, this stone offers near eye clean clarity, a level of purity that allows its internal fire to remain uninterrupted. Originating from Burma, and receiving a considered heat treatment to accentuate its natural hue, this stone embodies the discerning collector’s ideal of rarity, refinement, and wearable size.

In the long history of great jewels, spinel has stood shoulder to shoulder with the most famous gems, often mistaken for rubies in royal regalia, with names like the Black Prince’s Ruby and the Timur Ruby recalling a time when spinel formed the crown jewels of empires. While those historic spinels are celebrated for their size and storied provenance, this bluish purple spinel presents a different, more intimate kind of rarity, a rare colorway that evokes the princely allure of those legendary pieces yet remains distinct in tone and personality. Compared to the pure cornflower blues of Kashmir sapphires or the pigeon blood reds of classic Burmese rubies, this spinel offers a unique middle ground, blending deep blue sophistication with a purple overcast that reads as elegant and modern. The mixed brilliant cut, combined with exceptional polish, ensures that every facet contributes to optical performance in a way that rivals finely cut sapphires and spinels from the great historic collections.

Offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, this gem is a singular opportunity for the collector who seeks an exclusive, bespoke treasure that will not be replicated. In a market where naturally colored spinels of this intensity and clarity from Burma are increasingly scarce, possession of this 2.05 carat oval is a statement of refined taste and membership in a select few who appreciate true rarity. For those who wish to secure a jewel with historic resonance, modern appeal, and documented provenance, this bluish purple spinel stands ready to be set into an heirloom design, and our specialists at The Natural Gemstone Company are available to assist with personalized mounting and certification.