2.24 Ct. Pinkish Purple Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A rare opportunity awaits the discerning collector who seeks a singular statement gem, a piece that embodies both natural splendour and measured rarity. This is a beautiful transparent 2.24 carat pear shape pinkish purple spinel, a gem that stands apart by virtue of its weight, its clarity, and its vivid personality. At 2.24 carats this spinel moves beyond the realm of common accents, it becomes a centrepiece, a tangible expression of value that only a few can claim. The pear shape offers elegant lines that flatter a variety of bespoke settings, and the mixed brilliant faceted cutting style has been executed to maximize light return and depth, ensuring that every facet contributes to the jewel like a chorus of brilliance. When you select a gem of this caliber, you are choosing not merely an accessory, but an heirloom quality treasure, and an invitation to own something that will be admired for generations.

The gem measures 11.74 x 6.94 x 4.18 mm, dimensions that translate to a commanding presence on finger, pendant, or brooch, and the proportions are designed to balance visual impact with wearable comfort. Clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, a grade that confirms transparency and visual purity while preserving the natural origin and character that collectors prize. The color intensity is intense, a pinkish purple tone that reads as both feminine and majestic, a hue that shifts beautifully in differing light and complements a wide palette of precious metals. The polish is excellent, the facets achieving crisp edges and a mirror like finish that enhances scintillation. Importantly this spinel has no enhancement, a quality that greatly elevates desirability because it guarantees unaltered natural beauty, and its origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka adds an esteemed provenance, a lineage associated with classical gem sources and centuries of gemmological tradition.

Weight is one of the most decisive factors in valuing coloured gemstones, and at 2.24 carats this spinel occupies a scarce tier of availability. Large, clean spinels with intense color are seldom encountered, and those that present without treatment and with strong polish are even rarer. The premium attributed to the 2.24 carat weight is not only mathematical, it is psychological, because owning a gem of this mass places the collector in a smaller, elite circle. For connoisseurs the gem weight signifies rarity of formation, the slow and precise conditions that allow larger crystals to develop their signature color and clarity. In practical terms, a 2.24 carat pear in these dimensions balances striking visual real estate with exceptional adaptability to fine jewellery design, and when set by a master jeweller the stone will command attention while maintaining refined proportion.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this spinel as a limited and highly curated offering, a gem reserved for those who understand provenance, integrity, and the silent statement of true rarity. We facilitate bespoke commissions, and our specialists can advise on metals, settings, and design motifs that will best showcase the pear shape and the intense pinkish purple hue, ensuring that the 2.24 carat weight is celebrated, not swallowed by surrounding metal. Ownership confers membership in an inner circle of collectors who value authenticity, and we provide detailed documentation of origin and treatment history to accompany the stone. If you are seeking a spinel that is investment grade, visually unforgettable, and ethically sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, this is a rare opportunity to claim a piece of natural art. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company to reserve this spinel, and allow us to guide you through creating a singular jewel that will be treasured for a lifetime.