2.33 Ct. Orangish Pink Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine a jewel that announces itself with the quiet confidence of a connoisseur, a gem that is at once delicate and undeniably present. This is a transparent orangish pink spinel weighing 2.33 carat, a cushion shape masterpiece that sits with poise and personality. Its hue reads as a soft conflation of sunset coral and warm rose, an orangish pink that captures emotion more than definition. Cut as a faceted stone with a mixed brilliant style, each facet has been calibrated to coax maximum scintillation from its heart, while the excellent polish renders every plane precise and luminous. To hold this stone is to hold a private vignette of light, an accessory that transforms the wearer and their jewelry into something revered and quietly unmistakable.

Beneath its beauty lies a rigor of craftsmanship and gemological pedigree that makes this spinel particularly desirable for bespoke projects. The dimensions are 9.14 by 7.14 by 4.19 mm, an ideal proportion for a variety of settings, and those measurements translate into a presence on the finger or pendant that is substantial without ever feeling ostentatious. The clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means that inclusions are minimal and rarely visible without magnification, preserving the clean, open window of transparency prized by discerning collectors. The color intensity is medium, a sweet spot that allows the stone to assert its character while remaining versatile against metals and accent stones. Heat treatment has been applied, a stable and common enhancement that refines tone and clarity, and the origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a locale celebrated for producing spinels of exceptional quality and timeless appeal.

For the custom jeweler and the client who seeks a signature piece, the attributes of this cushion spinel are a designer’s dream. The cushion outline complements both classical and contemporary silhouettes, lending itself to solitaire rings that celebrate the stone alone, halo mounts that magnify its color and sparkle, and three stone settings that create a narrative of past present and future. The nearly nine by seven millimeter footprint fits neatly within standard ring heads and pendant bezels, allowing for both low profile settings that wear comfortably and elevated designs that maximize light. A mixed brilliant cut assures lively returns of brilliance and fire, making the stone particularly sympathetic to delicate pavé shoulders or a frame of brilliant cut diamonds that accentuate its orangish pink warmth. For those favoring metal pairings, warm metals such as rose gold or yellow gold intensify the stone’s sunset tones, while platinum and white gold offer a modern contrast that highlights clarity and brilliance.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we curate gemstones that are invitations to a refined life, and this Ceylon spinel is an emblem of that philosophy. Its transparency, cut quality, and measured size make it an exceptional candidate for custom commissions, conceived to reflect the individuality of its wearer. We advise clients with a practiced eye on proportion and setting choices, offering design consultation that ensures the 9.14 by 7.14 by 4.19 mm cushion form is celebrated to best effect, whether set as a centerpiece in an engagement ring, a statement cocktail ring, an intimate pendant, or an elegant pair of earrings. Every stone we place into a piece comes with provenance details, thoughtful care guidance, and the option of a gemological report upon request, because owning such a rarity is not only an aesthetic decision, it is an expression of taste and achievement. Allow us to guide you in transforming this exceptional orangish pink spinel into a bespoke creation that will be worn, admired, and treasured for generations, a true reflection of discerning taste from The Natural Gemstone Company.