4.87 Ct. Spinel from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the rich alluvial soils of Ceylon in Sri Lanka this transparent 4.87 carat pink spinel began its long voyage from earth to elegance, formed over geological time and liberated by careful local miners who know how to read the riverbeds and clay seams for the rare, vivid crystals that yield the most beautiful gems. Unearthed as a rough that already hinted at a deep, intense pink, this stone was spared any heat or chemical treatment, remaining wholly natural and unenhanced, a detail that enhances both its beauty and its rarity. At The Natural Gemstone Company our master cutters studied the crystal habit and chose a mixed brilliant cut fashioned into a heart shape, respecting the gem’s symmetry and maximizing return of light. The result is a finely polished gem, eye clean at typical viewing distances, with dimensions of 10.11 by 11.82 by 5.58 mm, and an excellent polish that allows its intense color intensity and transparent clarity to sing from every facet. The heart shape adds a human story to this stone, a symbol of affection and devotion, while the mixed brilliant faceting brings modern fire to an ancient material revered across cultures in Sri Lanka and beyond.

As an investment the qualities of this pink spinel merit close attention, because the market for natural, untreated colored gemstones has strengthened as collectors and investors seek tangible, finite assets with aesthetic and emotional value. Spinel in fine colors, particularly from well known origins like Ceylon, has benefited from growing demand and limited supply, and a heart shaped, near five carat example that is eye clean and untreated has the combination of size, color, and provenance that collectors prize. Future appreciation is influenced by global trends in taste and availability, documentation of origin, and the stone’s intrinsic attributes. For those seeking both personal enjoyment and long term value this spinel can be set into a signature piece of jewelry to be worn and treasured, or held as a secure, well documented asset. We recommend that purchasers retain any certificates of origin and treatment documentation, and consult with The Natural Gemstone Company for valuation and care advice, because provenance and professional grading are key to preserving and enhancing market value over time.