2.07 Ct. Pinkish Purple Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

This 2.07 carat cushion shape pinkish purple spinel presents precise proportions and classical faceting, measuring 9.25 by 7.04 by 3.63 millimeters, and manifests the clarity and finish expected by discerning collectors. The cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that pairs a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with complementary pavilion facets to maximize both scintillation and depth of color. Evaluated at eye level the clarity grade is slightly included, and these minor inclusions are positioned and oriented in a way that preserves transparency and overall face up appeal. The polish is excellent with crisp facet junctions and smoothly finished facet planes that translate to high surface reflectivity. Origin is Burma Myanmar, and there has been no enhancement, so the saturated hue and natural tone come directly from the crystal itself without thermal or diffusion treatment.

Color is the defining attribute of this spinel, with an intense color intensity that reads as a balanced pinkish purple in typical daylight and under jewelry viewing conditions. The cushion outline and the mixed brilliant design work together to prevent windowing and to present a broad, even face up color field while still producing lively internal flash from the brilliant crown facets. Spinel is singly refractive and does not exhibit strong pleochroism, so the visual impression of this stone remains consistent as it moves on the hand or in a pendant. The intimate balance between tone and saturation in this example yields strong color presence without veering into darkness, so it registers as visually large and vivid relative to its 2.07 carat weight.

The cutter has clearly respected both optical geometry and rough yield, optimizing crown angles and pavilion depth to achieve a lively balance between brilliance and body color. The mixed brilliant execution indicates deliberate facet planning, where crown facet angles favor return of white light and scintillation while the pavilion facet pattern controls the flow of colored light to maintain saturation across the table. The excellent polish and symmetrical execution enhance contrast between dark and light facets, which increases perceived depth and sharpness of the pinkish purple hue. The slightly included clarity grade is consistent with natural Burmese spinels of this caliber, and those small internal characteristics can serve as natural inclusions that support origin and natural state, especially given that no enhancement has been applied.

In wearable design this spinel will stand out in any jewelry setting because its intense natural color and controlled facet geometry deliver a strong face up presence and dynamic light performance. For maximum color visibility consider settings that allow backlighting or open gallery work to permit light to enter the pavilion, options that include prong mounted solitaires and low bezel settings with open backs. Metal choice will modulate the perceived tone, with rose gold warming the pink component and white metals highlighting violet nuances and increasing perceived contrast when paired with a diamond halo. A halo of small brilliant cut diamonds will amplify both perceived size and scintillation while a cathedral or split shank setting will raise the stone to capture ambient light. For bespoke pieces this cushion spinel is well suited to solitaire rings, pendants with light trapping galleries, and custom designer pieces that exploit controlled facet reflection. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the provenance and natural state of this Burmese spinel, and we can advise on mounting options and custom design approaches that preserve the stone weight while showcasing its intense color and excellent cut quality.