2.66 Ct. Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

This red spinel began its story deep within the storied hills of Burma Myanmar, where centuries of gem mining have yielded some of the planet’s most alluring reds. Cradled in alluvial gravels, this crystal formed over millions of years, absorbing the warmth of the earth and the subtle chemistry that gives spinel its luminous, vivid color. When our rough arrived at the cutter’s bench it showed promise in color and clarity, and the gem’s potential was realized through a thoughtful mixed brilliant cut that balances fire and depth. Carefully heat treated to stabilize and enhance its hue, the finished stone displays an excellent polish that allows light to dance through its pavilion and crown, while the clarity graded very very slightly included evaluated at eye level assures near eye clean appearance and long lasting visual purity.

At 2.66 carats this cushion shaped gem carries a premium presence that immediately reads as investment quality, with dimensions of 9.57 x 8.53 x 4.59 mm that translate into a substantial and wearable size for rings and statement pieces, while remaining elegant and refined. The mixed brilliant facets amplify the vivid color intensity, giving the stone a blend of lively brilliance and rich, velvety depth that changes with movement, and the expert cutting preserves weight to maximize its 2.66 carat value without sacrificing proportion or brilliance. As you imagine this spinel set into a bespoke ring, you can picture the balance of warmth and sparkle against the skin, the way the cushion outline complements both classic and contemporary settings. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this Burmese red spinel not only as a beautiful jewel but as a tangible connection to its origin and to the hands that shaped it, a premium 2.66 carat example of natural beauty elevated by careful craftsmanship, a gem that tells the story of where it came from and how it was brought to light for you to wear and to treasure.