3.80 Ct. Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

This 3.80 carat cushion shape purplish pink spinel measures 11.39 x 8.92 x 4.97 mm, with a calculated depth of approximately 49 percent based on the average diameter. Cut to a mixed brilliant faceting scheme, the crown utilizes brilliant style facets to maximize face up scintillation while the pavilion combines stepped geometry to concentrate color saturation and optimize light return. The result is a stone that balances lively flash with deep, even color distribution. Clarity is graded eye clean at typical viewing distance, and the polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and clean window free surfaces. The intense color intensity reads as a saturated purplish pink that shifts subtly with movement, and the stone has been heat treated to stabilize and enhance that hue, a standard and durable enhancement for spinel. Origin is Burma, which contributes to the gemological fingerprint and desirability among connoisseurs.

In character this spinel recalls the presence of historically famous spinels, yet it retains a distinct modern personality. Its visual weight and depth of tone are comparable in presence to historic museum pieces such as the Black Prince’s Ruby and the Samarian Spinel, while its purplish pink hue sets it apart from classic pigeon blood rubies and from pink sapphires like padparadscha. Where those famous stones are admired for iconic red saturation, this Burmese spinel delivers a rarer interplay between purple and pink, producing an eye catching vibrancy that reads as both regal and contemporary. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies this effect by creating broad flash windows across the table and smaller scintillating facets along the shoulders, a facet architecture that highlights color while maintaining excellent light performance.

For the collector or the jeweler seeking a centerpiece that combines technical excellence with historical resonance, this spinel represents a compelling option. At 3.80 carats the stone is substantial for its color class, and its eye clean clarity and fine polish make it ideally suited for a refined ring mount or a bespoke pendant setting. The Natural Gemstone Company offers this gem with full disclosure of treatment and origin, and with guidance on mounting proportions that will preserve the visual balance and protective depth of the pavilion. This piece is a study in controlled saturation and precision cutting, a modern heirloom quality spinel that references historic greats while offering a unique, wearable color not commonly encountered at this size.