2.05 Ct. Almandine Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the heart of ancient Ceylon, where monsoon winds shape river gravels and centuries of gem lore have been passed from hand to hand, comes a piece that reads like a chapter from a mineral tale, a transparent red almandine garnet weighing 2.05 carat. This pear shaped beauty arrived to our cutters after careful selection from Sri Lanka gravels, a nod to classical gem trading routes that linked islands to empires and artisans, and to the reverence Ceylon gems have long received. Measuring 10.81 by 6.43 by 4.05 millimeters, the stone presents a refined silhouette that balances presence with elegance. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, the pavilion facets catch light deeply while the crown facets scatter fire with purpose, giving the gem a vivid color intensity and an inner glow that reads as both ancient and modern. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity grade of eye clean allows the red to unfold without interruption, and the polish is excellent, a mirror finish that invites endless gazes. This garnet bears no enhancement, a pure testament to nature, and it carries with it the quiet dignity of gemstones that have been treasured across eras.

Across cultures, almandine garnet has been woven into human stories as an enduring emblem of protection and passion, used in signet rings, talismans, and ceremonial jewelry from the classical Mediterranean to the shores of South Asia. In Ceylon, local lore and trade history elevate deep red garnets to a place of honor, often passed down in families or set into heirloom pieces that mark weddings and rites of passage. The deep red of this pear shaped stone evokes the garnets that once sealed letters and guarded the hearts of travelers, a color named in old texts for its likeness to pomegranate seeds and sunset embers. In Victorian collections garnets were prized for their warmth and durability, often arranged in clusters to catch candlelight, and many cultures have traditionally believed this red stone to symbolize devotion, courage, and the continuity of life. To hold this garnet is to hold a small piece of that living heritage, a physical bridge between the artisanal mines and the ceremonies of people who wore garnet as both ornament and symbol.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this garnet as more than a gemstone, we present it as a story ready to become jewelry. The pear shape and mixed brilliant cut make it ideal for a classic teardrop pendant, an elegant solitaire ring, or a refined pair of drop earrings, and it is particularly flattering when set in warm metals that echo its red depth. A bezel setting will emphasize its silhouette and protect its edges for everyday wear, while a delicate prong setting will let light traverse the stone and show off its vivid color intensity to greatest effect. For custom work we recommend settings that allow light from below to reach the pavilion, enhancing the lively flashes produced by the excellent polish. Because the stone is not enhanced, its color and clarity are the direct expression of its origin and formation, a natural signature that will sit proudly in any design. If you wish to explore mounting options, certificates, or bespoke design ideas, contact The Natural Gemstone Company and allow us to guide you from this gem s geological beginning to the finished piece that will carry its story forward.