Sourced from the gemstone markets of Luc Yen, Vietnam, this 1.63-carat natural spinel features a cool, icy light purple hue. Faceted into an elongated pear shape measuring 10.6 x 5.5 mm, this gemstone is offered at a deeply discounted clearance price. Please note that this is a commercial-grade, heavily included gemstone with highly visible internal characteristics and "silk". It is a perfect, cost-effective choice for jewelry making students, wire-wrapping artists, or designers looking for natural, unheated stones to create unique, rustic, or experimental jewelry pieces.