2.26 Ct. Red Cabochon Almandine Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A singular expression of refined taste, this translucent 2.26 carat cushion shape red almandine garnet, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, speaks to those who appreciate quiet majesty. Fashioned in a cabochon cut, with dimensions of 8.06 by 8.01 by 4.11 mm, the gem exhibits a dark color intensity that deepens to a velvety, wine red in subdued light, while revealing fiery flashes at certain angles. Its clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and it bears an excellent polish that renders its surface satiny and inviting to the touch. Carefully left untreated, this garnet is of natural origin, sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a land renowned for producing gemstones of historical significance and unrivaled character. The cushion silhouette and cabochon finish give the stone a stately presence that translates effortlessly into a signet or bespoke cocktail ring, a pendant destined to become a conversation piece, or an heirloom to hand down through generations.

Rooted in centuries of tradition, almandine garnet has long been cherished across cultures as a talisman of protection, courage, and enduring love. From the regal courts where garnets warmed the brows and breastplates of nobility, to the romantic Victorian lockets and signet rings that sealed devotion, this gem carries a lineage of symbolism and craftsmanship. Our Ceylon origin ties this single garnet to a storied lapidary heritage, where master cutters and traders refined aesthetics for royalty and collectors alike. To wear this stone is to participate in that continuum, to claim an object that is both a private pleasure and a public statement. It signals that you understand the subtle language of fine gems, that you prefer authenticity over adornment, and that you choose pieces whose provenance and natural integrity elevate them above mere fashion. Offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, this cushion cabochon almandine is an opportunity to possess not only a beautiful stone, but a fragment of history, polished to perfection and ready to be set into an expression of your personal legacy.