2.08 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 2.08 carat pear shape reddish orange spinel is a rare and striking choice for anyone seeking an attention commanding center stone, the gem measures 11.24 x 6.41 x 3.74 mm, it has a mixed brilliant cut that balances dazzling scintillation with a satiny depth, and it exhibits vivid color intensity with an excellent polish. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, which means that the inclusions are modest and do not detract from the gem's overall brilliance when mounted, the stone is entirely natural with no enhancement, and it hails from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a provenance known for producing some of the finest spinels in the market. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this spinel not simply as a pretty stone, but as a superior alternative to common commercial offerings, because its combination of weight, untreated status, vivid hue, and precise cutting yields a visual impact that many treated or mass produced stones cannot match.

The defining advantage of this spinel lies in its geometric faceting, which has been executed to maximize light play and present the color in its most lively form. The mixed brilliant cut marries the best attributes of brilliant and step cuts, creating a crown of kite and star facets that scatter light into lively flashes, and a pavilion with carefully aligned facets that return that light with strong brilliance and fire. This intentional geometry allows every angle of the pear shape to participate in the optical show, the pointed and rounded ends of the pear are balanced so that scintillation is even and pleasing, rather than concentrated in limited zones as is common with rushed or improvised cutting. Compared to stones that are merely shallowly fashioned to save weight, or overly deep pavillions that trap light instead of returning it, this spinel exemplifies cutting discipline, the result is performance on par with high end mixed cuts and superior to many heat treated or synthetic alternatives that rely on color alone without an equally thoughtful facet architecture.

Beyond its optical virtues, this spinel represents a compelling value proposition in a crowded market. Many shoppers encounter stones with vivid color but heavy treatment, or untreated material that lacks polish and precision, or synthetics that mimic color but do not offer natural origin or the same rarity. This pear shape spinel stands apart because it is untreated, from a respected origin, meticulously polished, and cut to amplify its color and sparkle, it offers the visual impact of a larger stone because the facets and proportions are optimized to present color saturation without appearing dark or lifeless. The gem also benefits from spinel s notable durability, making it suitable for rings and everyday jewelry, and its 2.08 carat weight provides a satisfying presence without the premium leaps often seen in other gem categories, when compared to alternative options such as natural sapphires that are frequently heat treated for color, or garnets that may lack the same range of fiery orange red tones, this Ceylon spinel is a more honest and often more beautiful choice. At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize transparency in provenance and treatment, and we stand behind this spinel as an exceptional, natural specimen that offers collectors and bespoke jewelry designers a rare combination of vivid natural color, cutting excellence, and unenhanced authenticity, contact us to discuss setting options, certification, or to arrange private viewing.