3.92 Ct. Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

There is a quiet story held within this cushion of the sea, a 3.92 carat blue spinel that seems at once like a fragment of twilight and a deep inland lake, cool and infinite. Its cushion shape, measured precisely at 11.04 by 8.18 by 5.27 millimeters, rests with generous presence on the hand, a comfortable companion that still carries the mystery of distance. The mixed brilliant cut teaches light to dance in secret ways, facets arranged to catch the eye and then return the gaze, to whisper tiny constellations across the prism of its body. Transparency is a promise in this stone, it reads as clear and lucid to the naked eye, eye clean when evaluated at eye level, drawing the viewer close enough to discover its inner calm. Color pours through it with intense intensity, a blue that leans toward the most poetic of indigos, a hue that shifts as you move between lamp light and sunlight, between morning coffee and late night conversation. The polish is excellent, each plane smoothed into a mirror that magnifies the gem’s soul, and the overall effect is one of composed radiance, a gem that knows how to be noticed without ever needing to shout.

The origin of this blue spinel is Burma, Myanmar, a land of old rivers and patient geology, and we honor that origin by holding this gem within a framework of responsibility and care. The Natural Gemstone Company is guided by the conviction that beauty must be earned and preserved, not taken. For this reason we work with trusted partners who prioritize ethical practices on the ground, partners who strive for traceability through the supply chain, who respect the people and places where gemstones are found, and who insist on fair labor and environmental stewardship. This piece has undergone a standard and stable enhancement of heat treatment to refine its color, a treatment that is disclosed openly because honesty is part of the reverence we show to each stone and to the consumers who choose them. We cannot erase the complexities of provenance in places where history is heavy, yet we commit to transparency and to continuous improvement, offering clear documentation and candid conversation about origin, treatment, and the steps we take to ensure that each gem in a conscious collection aligns as closely as possible with ethical intentions.

When you imagine this spinel set into a ring, it becomes more than ornament, it becomes a vow of taste and thoughtfulness, a center for a story you will tell often. The size and shape lend themselves beautifully to an elegant solitaire setting or to a halo design that adds a soft radiant embrace without overwhelming the deep, indigo soul of the stone. Consider fine platinum for a cool, modern contrast, or warm 18 karat gold if you prefer the language of old world romance, each metal translating the blue spinel into a different kind of poem. For the conscious collector, this gem brings a reward that is twofold, aesthetic and ethical, a jewel that answers both the desire for rare beauty and the need for mindful sourcing. It complements a curated wardrobe of pieces chosen for longevity and meaning, a collection where each element tells of care, repair, and responsible provenance, and where this spinel reads as a thoughtful centerpiece, a reminder that elegance and ethics can share the same heartbeat.

To live with a gem like this is to enter into a tender routine of respect, to keep it safe from harsh chemicals, from rough work, and from sudden knocks, to wash with gentle warmth and soft cloths when the light seems dulled by the day, and to bring it occasionally to a trusted jeweler for inspection and polishing to maintain the excellent finish that first captured your eye. At The Natural Gemstone Company we are available to advise on ideal settings that protect the stone while celebrating its luminous character, and we provide documentation of its dimensions, 11.04 by 8.18 by 5.27 millimeters, its weight of 3.92 carats, its mixed brilliant cut, its eye clean clarity at eye level, and its intense color and excellent polish, along with full disclosure of the heat treatment it has received. If you are seeking a gem that feels like a promise kept, that sits on the finger like a quiet star, that honors both beauty and responsibility, this blue spinel is an invitation. Reach out to us, let us tell the full story, let us help you imagine how this stone will live in your life, and let it become a cherished chapter in a collection chosen with conscience and heart.