4.48 Ct. Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

Imagine slipping a rare and poetic color into a moment that lasts forever, a deep purplish blue that seems to hold twilight and promise at once. This is a transparent cushion shape spinel weighing 4.48 carats, sourced from Burma and given a careful heat treatment to awaken its rich tone. The mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish allow light to play across every facet, while an eye clean clarity grade at eye level ensures a pure, uninterrupted glow. With dimensions of 10.85 by 8.55 by 5.76 millimeters this gem sits with confident proportions, substantial enough to command attention and refined enough to flatter the hand. At The Natural Gemstone Company I invite you to see this stone not just as a mineral, but as the beginning of a story, one you can design to capture a promise, a milestone, or the quiet joy of giving.

This spinel adapts beautifully to a wide range of settings, each one able to highlight a different facet of its personality. For a timeless engagement ring choose a classic four or six prong solitaire that lifts the cushion profile into the light, or opt for a protective bezel that wraps the gem in metal for everyday wear and a contemporary silhouette. A halo of brilliant white diamonds will push the purplish blue deeper and more mysterious, creating contrast that reads elegant and dramatic. Three stone arrangements with tapered baguettes or subtle trap cuts will stretch the design horizontally for a regal, artful look. The measurements of this stone make it ideal for traditional 10 by 8 millimeter mounting bases, while the thickness lends enough depth to allow designers to create low profile rings, elevated crowns, or architectural galleries that catch and reflect light from every angle. Choose platinum or 18 karat white gold to emphasize cool sophistication, yellow gold to warm and enrich the color, or rose gold for a romantic, vintage inspired mood.

Beyond rings this spinel becomes a captivating focal point for pendants, earrings, bracelets, and even bespoke men or unisex pieces. Set as a solitaire pendant it will hang like a secret kept close to the heart, suspended from a delicate chain that allows the mixed brilliant cut to sparkle with movement. Matched as a pair, cushions of similar weight can form dramatic drop earrings for evenings, or snug studs for everyday elegance. For those seeking something unexpected consider a custom cufflink set or a signet style mounting that turns the gem into a personal signature. The stone accepts accent stones with grace, pairing beautifully with near colorless diamonds for brilliance, deep blue sapphires for tonal harmony, or warm garnets and rubies for a rich, jewel tone ensemble. Art deco filigree and milgrain details celebrate its heritage and origin, while minimalist tension settings bring a modern edge that lets the gemstone speak for itself.

I am here to help you imagine and craft the perfect piece that transforms this Burmese spinel into an heirloom you will love and share for generations. At The Natural Gemstone Company we collaborate closely with clients and skilled jewelers to translate inspiration into precise designs, offering sketches, CAD renderings, and advice on metal selection and setting styles. If you wish to protect the stone for daily wear I can recommend bezel and prong combinations that balance security with luminosity, and if you seek a statement piece we can explore dramatic halos and architectural mounting options that amplify presence without masking character. Let this 4.48 carat purplish blue spinel become the heart of your next celebration, a visible token of affection that returns a flicker of joy every time it catches the light, and reach out to begin the design conversation that will make it uniquely yours.