This natural Spinel weighs 0.99 ct and is fashioned in an oval mixed cut, measuring approximately 7.8 × 5.4 × 2.9 mm. The gemstone displays a very light grayish-blue to pale violetish-blue body colour, with deeper blue reflections developing around the outer facets and under lower-light viewing conditions.
The material is transparent and presents an SI clarity profile. Small natural inclusions and fine internal features are visible under magnification, but they remain relatively discreet and do not significantly disturb the overall transparency of the gemstone.
The oval outline is reasonably balanced and the mixed faceting produces attractive darker blue reflections around the perimeter. The polish appears good, with generally clean facet surfaces and acceptable symmetry.
Because the stone is relatively shallow at 2.9 mm compared with its 7.8 × 5.4 mm face-up dimensions, a noticeable central window is present. This reduces light return through the centre and is the principal limitation of the cut. The outer facets nevertheless retain stronger colour and create attractive contrast between the pale centre and deeper blue edge reflections.
The colour itself is delicate rather than strongly saturated, ranging from pale grayish blue to subtly violetish blue depending on lighting and viewing angle. Its transparent character and cool-toned appearance give the stone a refined, understated presentation.
This Spinel is unheated and untreated, preserving its natural colour and internal characteristics.
Overall, the gemstone combines good transparency, attractive cool blue colour and a pleasing oval outline, while the shallow proportions and central window remain the main factors limiting optical performance and overall cut quality.
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