Small in carat weight. Anything but small in impression.
At 1.08 carats, this red spinel in a cushion cut is the kind of stone that rewards a closer look. The dimensions – 6.88 × 5.55 × 3.31 mm – give it a table that puts the color front and center, with nothing to dilute or distract from that warm, saturated red that spinel does so well.
The cushion cut works quietly in the background, doing exactly what it should. Soft edges, layered facets, a light return that feels generous for the size. The color builds toward the center of the stone and holds there steadily – no uneven patches, no unexpected shifts. Just clean, consistent red.
Clarity is strong. Very small inclusions are present, as is natural, but they are minor and leave the overall appearance unmarked. What you see is a bright, characterful stone with a color that punches well above its weight.
Not every great gemstone needs to be large. This one makes its case quietly – and makes it well.
