4.85 Ct. Blue Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent blue spinel weighs 4.85 carats, a weight that meaningfully elevates both its rarity and its market value, particularly for spinel specimens from Ceylon Sri Lanka. At 4.85 carats a stone moves beyond common sizes into a category that appeals to collectors and connoisseurs who prize material that can carry presence in a single stone setting, while retaining excellent wearability. The gem measures 12.65 x 8.87 x 5.98 mm, dimensions that pair well with its fancy shape and step cut, producing broad facets that emphasize the deep blue body color and the gem dose of light return. The dark color intensity gives the spinel a dramatic and sophisticated appearance, and the excellent polish enhances surface lustre so that the visual impact is immediate in both daylight and artificial illumination.

Clarity has been graded as very slightly included at eye level, a practical and desirable clarity for spinel that ensures strong transparency while preserving natural character, and no enhancements have been applied, which further supports long term value and collector confidence. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a historical source for fine spinel material, and provenance from this region is often appreciated by informed buyers for its reputation and geological context. The weight of 4.85 carats is central to the value proposition, because larger natural spinels of fine color and good clarity are statistically rarer than smaller stones, and each incremental carat carries a disproportionate increase in per carat price. For an educated buyer evaluating this gem, the combination of a substantial carat weight, step faceting that maximizes color saturation, unenhanced status, and Sri Lankan origin makes this a compelling purchase for both bespoke jewellery and investment grade collections. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this spinel with full transparency about its grading and attributes, and we invite potential owners to consider how a single, well chosen 4.85 carat blue spinel can serve as a signature centrepiece, appreciating in desirability due to its size, natural state, and fine craftsmanship.