4.02 Ct. Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

There are stones that carry a story like a secret held close to the heart, and this violet spinel sings with the hush of distant monsoons and midnight gardens. Weighing 4.02 carats, it is a jewel of rare, concentrated color, a deep violet that seems to gather twilight in its facets. The asscher octagon shape gives it a noble, vintage cadence, each step of the cut reflecting light like the slow turn of an old clock. Placed against skin, as shown in our photographs, it breathes like a small night sky, an intimate galaxy that draws the eye and invites a touch. When you hold it you feel something deliberate and timeless, a gemstone that will age with you and witness quiet promises made in soft light.

This gem is transparent, with dimensions of 9.55 by 8.57 by 5.73 millimeters, showing excellent polish across its asscher cut planes. Its clarity grade is very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means it reveals only the softest hints of natural character when examined closely, and otherwise presents a clear, luminous window into its deep violet heart. The color intensity is dark, a richness that reads as regal rather than heavy, and it has been heat treated to gently coax out its most flattering hues while respecting the stone s innate integrity. Originating from Burma Myanmar, this spinel carries the provenance of one of the world s most storied gem regions, and it offers a purity of tone that is both bold and quietly refined.

For lovers of bespoke jewelry this spinel is endlessly adaptable, a muse waiting for a craftsman s hand. Imagine it set as a solitary beacon in a slender platinum band, the asscher facets aligned to catch light with every movement. Picture it cradled in a soft bezel for daily wear, the violet glow framed by warm rose gold to add a romantic warmth, or held aloft in a six prong cathedral setting for a more classical engagement ring that feels both modern and heirloom. A halo of small brilliant diamonds would turn its deep color into a shimmering ocean, while a double shoulder of tapered baguettes would emphasize the purity of the octagon plane. For a contemporary twist, an east west mounting would transform its geometry into a statement of understated boldness, and a low profile bezel would make it perfect for a ring meant to be worn every day. Beyond rings it becomes a center for a pendant that rests at the hollow of the throat, a pair of asymmetric drop earrings that sway with candlelight, or a personalized bracelet where the violet heart is balanced by small brilliant accents or alternating metalwork.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we delight in guiding you through the possibilities, from detailed sketches to the final polish, matching metal, mount style, and setting design to the personality you wish to wear. We can recommend a setting that enhances the asscher cut s step facets, while protecting the stone s edges and celebrating its dark color intensity and excellent polish. If you prefer vintage romance we can design filigree shoulders and a hidden halo, if you lean modern we can create a crisp bezel or a tension setting that lets the gem seem to float. Each commission is treated as a poem, with the stone as the first line and the setting as the stanza that completes the verse. Contact us and we will help you imagine this 4.02 carat violet spinel from Burma Myanmar as a ring, a pendant, or a pair of earrings that will hold your stories, ready to become an heirloom that gathers light and memory with every passing year.