2.26 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This listing presents a transparent blue spinel weighing 2.26 carats, in an oval shape with dimensions 8.48 x 7.24 x 5.00 mm, originating from Ceylon, Sri Lanka. The gem is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish, with a clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and a medium color intensity. No enhancement has been applied. The proportions yield an average diameter of approximately 7.86 mm and a depth of 5.00 mm, corresponding to a depth of approximately 63.6 percent, a range that supports balanced light return and a pleasing interaction between brilliance and body color.

The mixed brilliant cut is engineered to enhance the spinel intrinsic optical properties by combining a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with a faceted pavilion that promotes internal reflection. The crown facets disperse incident light into broad flashes across the table and upper facets, while the pavilion facets channel light back through the crown, creating a controlled balance of brilliance and scintillation. In this oval geometry, the slightly elongated profile and the precise symmetry produce larger, evenly distributed light facets, which emphasize the medium blue tone without concentrating color into unwanted dark zones. The depth at approximately 63.6 percent allows sufficient pavilion geometry to capture and return light, reducing light leakage and reinforcing a lively face up appearance. The excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and minimal surface diffusion, so reflections remain sharp and well defined. Given the very slightly included clarity at normal viewing distance, the gem presents as visually clean, allowing the cut to operate effectively without obstruction from internal features. The absence of enhancement preserves the native hue and refractive behavior of the material, permitting predictable performance under varied lighting conditions. For clients seeking a natural, well cut blue spinel from a respected origin, The Natural Gemstone Company offers this example as a technically considered choice suitable for settings that display its optical interplay, particularly solitaire or open prong mounts that allow light to enter and exit the stone freely.