Purple and Violet Spinel – Rare Romance in Cool Tones

Uncommon Beauty in Purple and Violet Spinel

Natural purple and violet spinels are some of the most coveted and underappreciated gemstones in fine jewelry. With hues ranging from lavender and lilac to deep royal violet, these spinels offer a refined and luxurious alternative to more common purple gems like amethyst or tanzanite.

Natural Elegance Without Enhancements

These spinels are not only beautiful—they’re also natural and untreated. With excellent clarity, bright luster, and durability (8 on the Mohs scale), they’re ideal for heirloom jewelry, custom designs, or simply collecting rare stones.

A Collector’s Favorite

The violet and purple tones in spinel are not found in large quantities, making each gemstone a unique discovery. Whether you prefer soft pastel hues or saturated royal purples, these stones reflect individuality and taste.

Birthstone for August – A Unique Twist

Spinel is one of the official August birthstones. While most people associate this month with peridot, purple spinels offer a more distinctive and romantic option—perfect for Leos and Virgos seeking a personal statement. Curious to learn more? Read our Spinel Buying Guide.

Natural Violet Spinel from Tanzania Round Cut 5.95 ct Natural Violet Spinel from Tanzania Round Cut 5.95 ct

Violet Spinel 5.95 ct Round Cut – Natural Tanzanian Gem with Shifting Tones

$3,200.00
$3,200.00
Matched Pair Platinum Light Purple Spinel 3.07 ct pair Heart cut Matched Pair Platinum Light Purple Spinel 3.07 ct pair Heart cut

Matched Heart-Shaped Spinel Pair – 3.07 ct Burmese Light Purple Gems

$1,500.00
$1,500.00
Deep Pink Spinel Oval Cut 2.47 ct Deep Pink Spinel Oval Cut 2.47 ct

2.47 ct Deep Pink Spinel – Oval Cut Burma Gemstone

$890.00
$890.00
Large dark grayish reddish purple Spinel 5.30 ct under incandescent light Large dark grayish reddish purple Spinel 5.30 ct under incandescent light

5.30 ct Cushion Purple Spinel – Natural, Unheated, Rare

$890.00
$890.00
Lush Dark Violetish Purple Spinel. 2.20 ct square cut Lush Dark Violetish Purple Spinel. 2.20 ct square cut

Violetish Purple Spinel 2.20 ct – Square Cut, Natural, Untreated

$600.00
$600.00
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Magnificent Greyish Purple Burmese Spinel Cushion Cut 3.25 ct Magnificent Greyish Purple Burmese Spinel Cushion Cut 3.25 ct

Greyish Purple Spinel – Cushion Cut – 3.25 ct

$585.00
$585.00
Beautiful Violetish Purple Spinel. Octagon Cut. 2.72 ct. Perfect Gemstone for an engagement ring o wedding ring. This untreated spinel under day light shows a dark purple color and under incandescent light is violetish purple plenty of sparkles. A very special gemstone. Beautiful Violetish Purple Spinel. Octagon Cut. 2.72 ct. Perfect Gemstone for an engagement ring o wedding ring. This untreated spinel under day light shows a dark purple color and under incandescent light is violetish purple plenty of sparkles. A very special gemstone.

Violetish Purple Spinel – Octagon Cut 2.72 ct – Natural Untreated Gem

$560.00
$560.00
Awesome Natural Violetish Purple Spinel Gemstone. 2.31 ct Awesome Natural Violetish Purple Spinel Gemstone. 2.31 ct

Natural Violetish Purple Spinel 2.31 ct – Octagonal Precision Cut

$540.00
$540.00
Beautiful dark spinel of 1.59 ct with a trapezoidal cut. This beauty under fluorescent light shows an incredible and sparkle dark blue color with violet tones. Its fancy cut is amazing. It is a very special gemstone, it will look wonderful in any piece of jewelry you can imagine. Beautiful dark spinel of 1.59 ct with a trapezoidal cut. This beauty under fluorescent light shows an incredible and sparkle dark blue color with violet tones. Its fancy cut is amazing. It is a very special gemstone, it will look wonderful in any piece of jewelry you can imagine.

Trapezoid-Cut Violetish Blue Spinel – 1.59 ct | Natural Untreated Gemstone

$450.00
$450.00
Beautiful violetish Purple Spinel from Tanzania Oval cut 2.01 ct Beautiful violetish Purple Spinel from Tanzania Oval cut 2.01 ct

2.01 ct Oval Purple Spinel – Tanzania Origin, Eye Clean & Untreated

$410.00
$410.00
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Lovely light purple spinel, 2.15 ct square cut. This precious natural gem has perfect proportions, which make it beautiful in any kind of light. Its purple color under fluorescent light is much more vivid and brilliant in all its facets. A preciousness that will look ideal in a ring. Do not miss it if you are a spinel lover. Lovely light purple spinel, 2.15 ct square cut. This precious natural gem has perfect proportions, which make it beautiful in any kind of light. Its purple color under fluorescent light is much more vivid and brilliant in all its facets. A preciousness that will look ideal in a ring. Do not miss it if you are a spinel lover.

2.15 ct Square Violet Spinel – Natural, Unheated, Delicate Glow

$400.00
$400.00
Bright Unheated Red Purple Spinel. Rectangle Cut. 2.18 ct Bright Unheated Red Purple Spinel. Rectangle Cut. 2.18 ct

2.18 ct Rectangular Purple-Red Spinel – Bright, Natural & Untreated

$375.00
$375.00
Natural Reddish Purple Spinel Gem. Rectangle Shape 2.28 ct Natural Reddish Purple Spinel Gem. Rectangle Shape 2.28 ct

Natural Reddish Purple Spinel – 2.28 ct Rectangle Cut

$320.00
$320.00
Purple Spinel from Mogok. Emerald Cut. 1.13 ct. As you already know I have a predilection for spinels, with this little one I couldn't resist, rarely do you see this color on a spinel, it is a very vivid purple and full of brilliance. Simply delicious. Ideal for jewelry. Purple Spinel from Mogok. Emerald Cut. 1.13 ct. As you already know I have a predilection for spinels, with this little one I couldn't resist, rarely do you see this color on a spinel, it is a very vivid purple and full of brilliance. Simply delicious. Ideal for jewelry.

1.13 ct Emerald Cut Purple Spinel – Mogok Origin, Bright & Untreated

$320.00
$320.00
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Natural Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka. Octagon Cut. 1.85 ct Natural Purple Spinel from Sri Lanka. Octagon Cut. 1.85 ct.

1.85 ct Octagon Purple Spinel – Sri Lanka Origin, Eye Clean & Untreated

$313.00
$313.00
Purple Red Spinel Oval cut 1.66 ct Purple Red Spinel Oval cut 1.66 ct

1.66 ct Oval Purple Red Spinel – Natural, Unheated

$300.00
$300.00

Violet Spinel: Subtle Mystery, Refined Beauty

Whether soft like lilac or bold as royal purple, violet spinel brings a quiet elegance to every piece. Rare, natural, and forever unique.

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Related Collections Purple and Violet Spinel – Rare Romance in Cool Tones

Discover more from the vibrant world of spinel and its birthstone connection. Whether you're drawn to deep red hues, romantic pinks, or serene blues, each variety offers a unique expression of beauty. And if you're looking for meaningful gifts, explore August's birthstones—from the lush green of peridot to the rare brilliance of spinel.

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Magnificent Greyish Blue Spinel Cushion Cut 4.80 ct under daylight

Blue Spinel

Elegant and rare, blue spinel offers crystal clarity and a cool palette perfect for timeless designs.

Pink Spinel

Joyful and romantic, pink spinel is perfect for lovers of soft tones with high brilliance.
Vivid Red Spinel cushion cut 1.15 ct

Red Spinel

Bold and passionate, red spinel has long been mistaken for ruby—but its natural brilliance and rarity make it a treasured gem in its own right.
Natural Green Peridot Fancy Cut 2.28 ct

August Birthstone: Peridot

August’s official birthstones are spinel and peridot. While peridot glows with green warmth, violet spinel brings a cooler, rarer twist to summer birthdays.

FAQ

Grading Gems

MdMaya Gems uses the following clarity scale when grading gemstones.

Setting aside translucent and opaque gemstones, the first classification to take into account is: 

Type 1: Stones that are often inclusion free

Gemstones that usually don't have inclusions:  Aquamarine, blue topaz, blue zircon, chrysoberyl (except alexandrite), danburite, heliodor, imperial topaz, morganite, smoky quartz, spodumene (kunzite, hiddenite), tanzanite and white zircon.

Type 2: Stones that are usually included 

They usually show small inclusions that are visible to the naked eye.  Apatite, alexandrite, amethyst, ametrine, corundum (sapphire and ruby), diopside, fluorite, garnets, iolite,  spinel, peridot, tourmaline (except green tourmaline, rubellite, watermelon, paraiba) and zircon (red, yellow and orange)

Type 3: Stones that are almost always included

Benitoite, emerald, idocrase, kyanite,paraiba tourmaline, prehnite,  red beryl,red – pink tourmaline,rubelliteand watermelon tourmaline.

CLARITY GRADES:

EYE CLEAN: Appears clean to the unaided eye. (Type 1, 2 and 3)

SLIGHTLY INCLUDED:       

Type 1: Minute inclusions difficult to see with the unaided eye.

Type 2: Minor inclusions easy to see with the unaided eye.

Type 3: Noticeable inclusions apparent to the unaided eye.

MODERATELY INCLUDED:       

Type 1: Minor inclusions some what easy to see with the unaided eye.

Type 2: Noticeable inclusions apparent to the unaided eye.

Type 3: Obvious inclusions very apparent to the unaided eye.

HEAVILY included: prominent inclusions that have a negative effect on appearance or durability.

SEVERELY INCLUDED: prominent inclusions that have a severe effect on appearance or durability or both. (Type
1, 2 and 3).

All our gemstones have been analyzed by a qualified gemologist. Each precious stone comes with a gemological certificate to guarantee its authenticity, as well as describing its unique characteristics.
Pictures in this website might not reflect the intensity and brightness of the real color of the gemstone. Additionally, the pictures might not properly represent the real size of the gem (provided in millimeters). Do not hesitate in requesting more graphic documentation of the precious stone for any clarifications. This will be provided shortly to accommodate your needs. 
The photographs of the inclusions, if any, are a distinctive sign NATURAL origin.

If you are interested in obtaining more information about this gemstone, CONTACT US and we will respond as son as possible.

Inclusions are nature’s signature. We embrace their beauty and uniqueness as proof of authenticity. Microphotography up to 50x is available upon request.

Shipping

Orders are processed Monday to Friday, with maximum 48 hours.

Shipping will need around 1 work week within Europe, 10 - 15 days to the USA and Japan, and maximum 30 days to another locations.

This days not including any customs check. We do not have any influence on delays created by customs.

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FEDEX cost $30.

Free Shipping (Fedex) on Orders of $700 or More for all our products.

REST OF THE WORLD

EMS POSTAL EXPRES INTERNATIONAL  Cost: $60 

FEDEX  cost $75. 

Free Shipping (Fedex) on Orders of $2000 or More for all our products.

Registered airmail, insurance, export-taxes, packaging are included in our prices.

We have a flat rate, you can order as many items as you like and pay just a single shipping fee.

Our Store

We took several photos:
We take photos with daylight (no lightbox and no extra lighting at all).
And we take photos and videos on mirror in a light box with extra lighting (this kind of photos clearly show the quality of the cut and the clarity of the gem) and videos. 

We are based in Spain, between Madrid and Barcelona. Our store is fully online and we’re here 24/7, 365 days a year.

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