3.53 Carats | Natural Purple Spinel - Tanzania

A substantial 3.53-carat natural purple spinel from Tanzania, displaying a dramatic combination of deep plum, rich purple and raspberry-magenta tones. Under stronger illumination, vivid pink and magenta flashes emerge from the facets, creating a striking contrast against the stone’s darker body color.

At over 3.5 carats, this is a notably large spinel. The elongated cushion-style faceting gives the gemstone a broad face-up presentation, with darker areas providing depth while brighter facets produce concentrated flashes of saturated color.

The stone is naturally included, with internal characteristics visible through the center of the gemstone. These have been intentionally retained and shown rather than concealed, preserving an accurate representation of the stone’s natural character.

Spinel has a long history of being mistaken for ruby and sapphire, including in important historic jewels. Today it is recognized as its own gem species and has become increasingly appreciated by collectors for its range of colors, durability and the fact that spinel is commonly encountered without the routine treatments associated with some other colored gemstones.

Gemstone: Natural Spinel

Weight: 3.53 carats

Origin: Tanzania

Color: Deep Purple / Plum / Raspberry-Magenta

Cut: Modified Elongated Cushion

Clarity: Naturally Included

Condition: Loose Gemstone

Price: $1,100

With its combination of substantial size, rich purple coloration and unmistakable natural character, this stone offers considerable presence as either a collector’s loose gemstone or the centerpiece of a custom one-of-a-kind jewelry design.