2.39 Ct. Spinel

This transparent 2.39 carat pear shape bluish grey spinel measures 10.72 x 7.45 x 4.43 mm, yielding a length to width ratio of approximately 1.44, a proportion that presents a compact, elegant pear silhouette suitable for both solitaire and halo applications. The gem has been faceted to a mixed brilliant style, combining a brilliant crown with a finely faceted pavilion to optimize return of light and contrast. At this scale the mixed brilliant approach produces strong scintillation across the pear outline, while maintaining defined facet junctions that contribute to crisp light patterning. The clarity grade has been evaluated as eye clean at standard viewing distance, which means the window into the stone is unimpeded by visible inclusions, allowing the intense bluish grey color to manifest uniformly through the profile. The polish is excellent, with mirror smooth facets and sharp facet edges, and the stone is entirely natural with no enhancement recorded, a fact that preserves the original optical and physical character of the spinel. Origin is listed as unknown, which underscores the independent natural provenance rather than treatment history or locality based color modification.

From a gemological and craftsmanship perspective, this spinel demonstrates the qualities that discerning buyers prioritize. The mixed brilliant cut in a pear outline was executed to balance crown height and pavilion depth, yielding lively light return without sacrificing the depth of tone that gives the stone its intense color intensity. Spinel is an isometric mineral, isotropic in optical behavior, and that isotropy is advantageous here because the bluish grey hue reads consistently regardless of orientation, unlike pleochroic stones where color shifts with movement. With a hardness of approximately 8 on the Mohs scale and robust cleavage free crystalline structure, spinel is well suited for daily wear, and this particular pear shaped gem is ideal for a protective three or six prong mounting or a low profile bezel that secures the pointed tip while showcasing the faceted crown. The eye clean clarity and excellent polish reduce the need for heavy halos to mask imperfections, allowing jewelers to capitalize on the stone itself, while the compact dimensions give designers flexibility for bespoke rings, pendants, or bespoke earrings. The absence of enhancement assures long term stability of color and optical properties, a feature that The Natural Gemstone Company emphasizes for clients seeking enduring, unaltered beauty.

Beyond the technical attributes, this bluish grey spinel carries a romantic narrative born from its color and clarity, a narrative we describe with precision to guide design inspiration. The intense bluish grey tone reads as a twilight grey with a cool blue undertone, a color that evokes the instant when dusk leans toward night and the first stars assert themselves, a moment that is both intimate and expansive. The eye clean clarity functions as a perfect metaphor for a vow spoken without hesitation, a surface that reflects light pure and uninterrupted, much like a promise witnessed under calm skies. A pear shaped silhouette has long been associated with teardrops of joy and moments of tender revelation, and in this stone the proportion and mixed brilliant faceting translate that symbolism into a living interplay of contrast and fire, each facet plane catching light like memory catching breath. For a customer seeking a piece that is understated yet full of emotional resonance, this gem invites a setting that frames its cool stormy hue against warm metals, allowing the greys and blues to read differently against gold or platinum, and to morph subtly with ambient light, mirroring the changing facets of a relationship.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this 2.39 carat pear shape bluish grey spinel as an unenhanced, expertly faceted example of natural spinel craftsmanship, suitable for clients who value technical excellence and meaningful symbolism in equal measure. If you prefer, we can supply additional high resolution images under daylight and incandescent illumination, along with mounting recommendations from our design team to maximize the visual impact of the pear form and the intense color intensity. For buyers seeking certification, we can coordinate independent testing to document the eye clean clarity, the unenhanced origin status, and other gemological parameters. This spinel is ready to be set into a piece that will read as both a technical showcase and a personal emblem, an object that holds technical integrity and a quiet, romantic story.