4.53 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 4.53 carat cushion shape spinel measures 9.38 x 9.29 x 5.96 mm, and displays a pinkish purple hue of intense color intensity, unaltered by treatment, sourced from Ceylon, Sri Lanka. The gem has been cut to a mixed brilliant symmetry, combining a brilliant style crown with a modified pavilion to optimize both sparkle and color depth. This approach concentrates light return through the table while allowing controlled darkening in the lower facets, which enhances perceived saturation without sacrificing scintillation. Clarity is graded very very slightly included at eye level, indicating only minute inclusions that do not interrupt transparency or brilliance, and the polish is excellent, yielding crisp facet junctions and maximal surface reflection. As a natural spinel, this material is isotropic with a typical refractive index near 1.718 and a specific gravity in the mid 3s, and it rates about 8 on the Mohs scale, making it suitably robust for daily wear in rings and pendants. The fact that it is unenhanced contributes to predictable color stability and long term durability, qualities The Natural Gemstone Company emphasizes when sourcing fine gemstones.

When set in jewelry this pinkish purple spinel adapts to a wide range of skin tones because of its balanced red and blue components and intense saturation. On warm olive and warm light complexions the pink component reads as raspberry, harmonizing with yellow gold and rose gold settings to reinforce warmth and produce a lively, glowing appearance. On cool and fair complexions the purple lean provides a crisp, elegant contrast that looks particularly striking in white metals such as platinum and white gold, where the cooler metal enhances perceived purity of tone and brightens the stone. On deeper skin tones the stone s intense saturation creates a dramatic contrast that allows the gem to appear almost luminous, and paired with rose gold it produces a rich, contemporary interplay between metal and color. The mixed brilliant cut further enhances these effects by concentrating flashes of light that animate the pink and purple facets, offering designers the flexibility to emphasize either warm or cool nuances through metal choice and setting style, a versatility The Natural Gemstone Company recommends to clients seeking a technically refined, visually dynamic centerpiece.