This item is a part of the following collections:

Royal Araina Collection: Gemstones that you "fall in love" with

Named after his daughter, the "Royal Araina Collection" is a hand-picked selection of exceptional, noteworthy gemstones by Harshil Zaveri, the founder of StarRuby.in ®.

Why choose one gemstone rather than another?

That is where Harshil comes into his own, revealing that his sensibility extends far beyond simple expertise.

In addition to applying the gemological selection criteria, he seeks out stones that speak to him: those that evoke an idea, bring out an emotion, recall a memory, or tell a story.

Every gemstone in the "Royal Araina Collection" is a rare, timeless treasure highly sought-after by discerning collectors and gem connoisseurs.

Treasures of the Earth

"Treasures of the Earth" is a collection of noteworthy gemstones hand-picked by our team of gemstone experts. Every gemstone in this collection will captivate you with its intrinsic beauty and spectacular flair.

Behold this exquisite 5.15-carat spinel, a gem of unparalleled elegance mined from the pristine lands of Sri Lanka. Expertly cut into a rectangular cushion shape with step-cut facets, this gemstone radiates a mesmerizing purple-pink hue. The color is all-natural - untouched by heat, treatment, or enhancement. Its flawless clarity and complete transparency make it a true rarity, especially for spinels exceeding 5 carats. Certified by GRS, this collector-grade treasure promises not only exceptional beauty but also remarkable authenticity and value. Elevate your collection with this resplendent gem, a testament to nature's finest artistry and enduring allure.

— Harshil Zaveri, Founder & CEO

Geographic Origin:
Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Treatments:
No Treatments (Unheated/Untreated)

Transparency:
Transparent

Clarity Grade:
Loupe-Clean

Clarity Grade Description:
The stone is completely free from eye-visible inclusions, and no inclusions are seen under 10x magnification

Clarity Award:
Flawless

Clarity Award Description:
The stone is completely free from inclusions, and no inclusions are seen even under microscopic examination (30x magnification)

Gemologist's Comments on Clarity:
Such a high level of transparency and exceptional clarity (flawless) is rarely seen in natural & unheated/untreated spinels, particularly in stones over 5 carats in weight.

Exceptional Quality:
The overall quality of this gemstone is classified as "exceptional". Its unique combination of extraordinary color, remarkable clarity, and superior appearance make it almost impossible to replace.

Vibrant Brilliancy:
This gemstone exhibits a brilliancy that is classified as "vibrant." Vibrant brilliancy results from a combination of factors such as skillful cutting, excellent clarity, even color distribution, and a very low degree of extinction.

This item is accompanied by the following gemological report. We will ship the original report along with the item.

GRS Gem Research Swisslab report # GRS2024-030455

• The accompanying GRS report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Spinel" with a comment stating "No indication of thermal treatment".