5.74 Ct. Spinel from Burma (Myanmar)

From the red earth of Burma, this 5.74 carat cushion shaped spinel tells a story that begins long before it reached a jeweler's bench. Formed under intense heat and pressure within ancient metamorphic rock, this gem was discovered in pockets where miners have carefully worked for generations, guided by instinct and experience. Spinels from this region carry a history of admiration and confusion, often mistaken in past centuries for rubies, and yet possessing a character entirely their own. At The Natural Gemstone Company we trace the journey of each stone, and this specimen moved from mine to sorter with respect for its natural identity, selected for its transparency and vivid color intensity, and destined to become a piece that brings nature into daily life.

The lapidary work that shaped this spinel highlights its innate beauty without alteration, it has no enhancement, it has a mixed brilliant cut that plays with light to reveal depth and sparkle, and an excellent polish that gives each facet a crisp, luminous edge. Measuring 10.56 by 10.15 by 6.84 millimeters, the cushion outline and the mixed brilliant facet arrangement balance fire and depth, while the clarity grade of very very slightly included evaluated at eye level means the gem presents a clean, arresting face without the need for treatments. Spinel is notably durable with a Mohs hardness of about eight, so this stone will endure daily wear and retain its lively appearance across years and generations. Set in a thoughtful design, the deep, vivid red will glow in candlelight and sunlight alike, and the way light refracts through the mixed brilliant cut will continue to captivate the eye as the wearer moves. We at The Natural Gemstone Company invite you to imagine this Burmese spinel becoming a centerpiece in a ring, pendant, or heirloom creation, a gem whose natural story and crafted form will continue to charm, evoke conversation, and carry its origin forward through time.