2.24 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment the rough crystal first caught the light in a riverbed in Ceylon, the story of this purple spinel began to unfold. In the warm hills of Sri Lanka nature quietly assembled the conditions that allow such a gem to grow, layer by layer, under the earth where heat and time collaborate. Local hands guided its recovery, and in those hands the stone moved from a hidden pocket of the earth into the careful attention of experienced cutters. At The Natural Gemstone Company we share that passage with you because provenance matters, and this spinel arrives intact from its Sri Lankan source, untouched by heat and free from any enhancement. That natural origin gives the gem not only its rich history but also the depth of color that is its signature. The journey from mine to market is one of respect, and every facet of this gem carries the memory of place, the human skill that released it, and the deliberate choices made to reveal its inner light.

This specimen is a transparent purple spinel, 2.24 carats, cut into a classic emerald cut form with measured dimensions of 9.49 x 7.02 x 3.92 mm. The emerald cut was chosen for its geometric clarity, for the way its step facets frame the table and create broad planes that allow light to travel through and reflect in disciplined ribbons. With an eye clean clarity grade at normal viewing distance, and a dark color intensity, the gem presents a deep, regal purple that shifts subtly as you change angle, revealing cooler and warmer undertones without masking brilliance. The excellent polish brings out crisp facet junctions and mirror like surfaces, so the stone offers refined flashes of color rather than scattered sparkle, an effect that is both architectural and emotional. The rectangular table, the trimmed corners, and the linear pavilion steps together act like a room of mirrors, channeling and returning light in ways that maximize the gem’s visual depth and inner glow. This is not a gem that yells for attention, it is a gem that rewards contemplation, one that reveals more of itself the longer you look.

At The Natural Gemstone Company our cutters and polishers worked with restraint and precision to honor the stone’s natural character, balancing weight retention with optical performance so that the 2.24 carat weight sits comfortably in the hand or on the finger while delivering an impressive presence. The clean clarity and lack of enhancement mean that every beam of light you see is real and unaltered, a truthful conversation between nature and craft. This purple spinel is versatile for many settings, from an understated solitaire that lets the geometry speak, to a finely detailed halo that uses surrounding stones to amplify the deep purple tone. It is an heirloom quality gem, born in the mineral riches of Ceylon, brought to life by expert faceting, and ready to become part of a story you will carry forward. If you seek a gemstone with provenance, personality, and a faceted geometry that puts light at its center, this Sri Lankan emerald cut purple spinel from The Natural Gemstone Company awaits the next chapter with you.