Natural Purple Spinel 1.60ct Octagonal Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone

Offered here is a stunning natural Purple Spinel weighing 1.60 carats, expertly fashioned into a classic octagonal emerald cut that beautifully showcases the gemstone's exceptional color, clarity, and brilliance. Displaying luxurious deep purple with captivating plum and subtle purplish-red undertones, this loose spinel possesses an elegant sophistication that appeals to both gemstone collectors and fine jewelry enthusiasts. Its crisp step-cut faceting creates broad flashes of rich color while emphasizing the remarkable transparency and eye-clean clarity that make this gemstone especially desirable.

Natural spinel has become one of the fastest-growing collector gemstones in the fine jewelry market, admired for its exceptional durability, rarity, and natural beauty. Often chosen as a premium alternative to sapphire or garnet, fine spinel offers outstanding brilliance without sacrificing everyday wearability. This natural loose gemstone is perfectly suited for creating a custom engagement ring, statement cocktail ring, elegant pendant, heirloom necklace, luxury earrings, or any bespoke fine jewelry design. Whether you're a jewelry designer searching for a premium loose gemstone, a lapidary enthusiast, or a collector seeking investment-worthy natural gemstones, this spinel offers timeless appeal and remarkable versatility.

The sophisticated octagonal emerald cut enhances the gemstone's architectural beauty while allowing its rich body color to reveal beautiful flashes of grape, burgundy, wine, and royal purple as it moves through changing light. Its balanced proportions and refined faceting make it an exceptional centerpiece capable of complementing yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, or platinum settings. Beautiful enough to become the focal point of a custom jewelry creation and rare enough to stand proudly in any gemstone collection, this natural Purple Spinel represents both enduring luxury and lasting value.

Specifications

Internal Item #: 1081
Gemstone: Natural Spinel
Product Type: Single
Shape: Octagonal Emerald Cut
Color: Deep Purple / Purplish Red
Treatment: None observed.
Clarity: Eye Clean (VS)
Transparency: Transparent
Carat Weight: 1.60 ct

This gemstone has been evaluated in our small in-office gemological workspace using visual inspection and standard gemological testing tools.

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