3.48 Ct. Spinel from Tanzania

From a hidden pocket of Tanzanian bedrock to the palm of a master cutter, this blue spinel tells a story of patient discovery and exacting craft. Mined in Tanzania, the rough crystal was carefully extracted by local hands, washed and examined for its rare clarity and depth of color. At The Natural Gemstone Company we trace each gem from its origin, and this 3.48 carat oval was chosen for its transparent body and intense blue saturation. When we sent it to our cutter, the goal was simple, to reveal light and life from within. The cutter selected a mixed brilliant cut to marry the fire of a brilliant with the elegant silhouette of an oval. The result is a gem with dimensions of 10.36 x 8.47 x 4.98 mm, and a clarity grade of very very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, a clarity that lends the stone a natural purity without losing character. There is no enhancement, and the polish is excellent, giving every facet a mirror finish that returns light with crisp flashes and a deep, steady blue that holds across angles.

As you view this spinel, the story continues in the way it performs in the light, the exceptional cut and brilliance making it an instant centerpiece in any collection. The mixed brilliant design creates a dynamic interplay between scintillation and depth, so the stone flashes bright white highlights while maintaining an intense blue heart. Its oval shape is timeless, flattering in a ring, pendant, or as the central stone in a bespoke creation. For collectors who prize provenance, the Tanzanian origin is part of the romance, a reminder of the land and hands that brought this gem to life. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this spinel not just as a stone, but as a wearable story, ready to be set into a design that honors its journey and showcases its exceptional cut and brilliance. For those seeking a rare, natural, and uncompromised blue spinel, this gem offers presence, performance, and provenance in equal measure.