2.09 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.09 carat cushion shaped purplish pink spinel presents a precise combination of proportions and polish that will satisfy the technically minded collector. The gem measures 7.65 by 7.00 by 4.96 mm, resulting in a depth proportion of approximately 65 percent, a range chosen to balance strong light return with lively scintillation. Cut as a mixed brilliant, the design employs a modified brilliant crown coupled with a carefully executed step influenced pavilion, the interplay of which concentrates intense color saturation toward the table while preserving broad internal reflections. The table facet is proportioned to emphasize the purplish pink saturation, and facet junctions show superior symmetry and alignment that contribute to its excellent polish. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and under loupe inspection the inclusions are minor and do not impede the gem’s transparent character or its clean face up presentation. The color intensity is classified as intense, with vivid purplish pink hue that remains stable under both daylight and incandescent lighting, and the stone is guaranteed natural with no enhancement.

The journey of this spinel from Ceylon to market is engineered with the same attention to detail as its cutting. Extracted from the gem bearing alluvial gravels near Ratnapura in Sri Lanka, the rough was hand sorted by experienced miners who separate material by hue and transparency to preserve stones with the most desirable saturation. The selected rough was then sent to an experienced lapidary workshop where preforming was executed to maximize yield and to align the crystallographic axes for optimal color delivery. Master cutters established precise pavilion angles and facet proportions to harness the stone’s refractive index and dispersion, then finished the item with a high polish using diamond laps to achieve the exceptional surface condition you see. Final quality control and provenance verification were completed by The Natural Gemstone Company, and the gem was cataloged with full disclosure of origin and treatment status. For practical use the cushion proportions and 2.09 carat weight make this spinel an ideal candidate for a low profile solitaire or bezel set ring, where the mixed brilliant faceting will offer continuous flashes of color and scintillation during wear. This piece is offered to discerning buyers who value measured cutting decisions, documented origin, and untreated natural color.