2.70 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional transparent 2.70 carat oval purple spinel measures 9.17 x 7.78 x 5.24 mm, it is precisely fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distance, with intense color intensity and an excellent polish, origin Ceylon Sri Lanka, no enhancement. What sets this stone apart from many market alternatives is the combination of spinel chemistry and expert cutting. Spinel crystallizes in an isometric system, which produces uniform light behavior in every direction, and when paired with a mixed brilliant pavilion and crown, the result is a balance of brilliant flash and sustained light return that few stones can match. Where some gemstones rely on strong pleochroism or high dispersion to create color play, this spinel uses its intrinsic optical uniformity and a premium facet geometry to convert incident light into sharp scintillation and lively brilliance, resulting in flashes of color and white light that feel immediate and crystalline rather than diffuse.

Compared to amethyst, which can be softly colored and sometimes cloudy, and many sapphires that can require heat treatment to reach desirable tones, this natural Ceylon spinel offers an intense purple hue that is untreated and stable, presented in a gem that is both durable and luminous. Its hardness and toughness make it more wearable for daily settings than softer alternatives, and its eye clean clarity means clean, open windows for light to enter and reflect without obstruction. The excellent polish and the cutter s attention to facet junctions maximize contrast and return, so the sparkle remains lively under varied lighting, from warm indoor lamps to bright daylight. At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize unenhanced, natural beauty and careful cutting, and this spinel exemplifies that philosophy, offering superior value through rarity of untreated color, precise cutting, and dependable clarity. For buyers seeking a vibrant, wearable, and technically superb purple gemstone, this oval 2.70 carat Ceylon spinel stands ahead of many market options in both optical performance and long term satisfaction.