4.11 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent purple spinel weighs 4.11 carats, it is a cushion shape measuring 10.02 x 8.67 x 6.22 mm, and it is cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize scintillation and depth. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, which means the stone appears clean to the naked eye while retaining natural character under magnification, and color presents as medium intense purple, a desirable balance between saturation and brightness. The stone exhibits an excellent polish, and no enhancement has been applied, preserving the original integrity of this Ceylon Sri Lanka origin spinel. As a natural, unheated and unenhanced gem, this piece holds appreciable rarity and value for the educated buyer, especially at a sizable 4.11 carat weight, where natural purples of this intensity from Ceylon are sought after by collectors and high end designers. The cushion silhouette and mixed brilliant pavilion create lively internal reflections, the dimensions allow for bold solitaire rings or substantial pendant designs, and the very slightly included clarity makes it both eye clean and characterful, which is often preferred by connoisseurs who value traceable origin and untreated status. For clients considering complementary stones, note that the opal type is White Opal, a gemstone known for its soft white body tone and potential play of color, which offers a luminous contrast to the spinel when used in paired settings or as accent stones.

This purple spinel carries a romantic narrative befitting its hue and transparency, imagine a twilight sky over a Sri Lankan coast, the medium intense purple reflecting the hour when day yields to night, and the very slightly included clarity like a treasured letter kept close yet unspoken. Its unenhanced nature symbolizes honesty and endurance, a gemstone meant to mark promises that age gracefully, rather than promises that fade with time. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this gem as more than a material, it is a keepsake with provenance and personality, a stone that can anchor a custom engagement piece or a legacy heirloom. If you value documented origin, outstanding polish, and a natural, medium intense purple color that reads true both on the hand and under the loupe, this Ceylon spinel is an exceptional candidate, and we are available to advise on settings, certification, and matching with White Opal accents to create a balanced and romantic composition.