8.20 Ct. Almandine Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 8.20 carat pear shape red almandine garnet from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, offers a rare combination of size, color and clarity that immediately distinguishes it from the average garnet on the market. With dimensions 16.10 by 9.06 by 6.78 mm and a mixed brilliant cut, this gem delivers lively facet play and deep red flashes that read as vivid rather than brownish or muted. The clarity is eye clean when evaluated at eye level, so you get the clean, open appearance that many buyers seek without the extra cost of a ruby or spinel with similar visual appeal. The polish is excellent, and the stone is natural with no enhancement, so you receive a genuinely untreated example of Ceylon almandine, a feature that adds long term value and collector appeal compared to heat treated or filled alternatives.

In a jewelry setting the vivid red color of this pear shape garnet will command attention whether mounted as a solitaire ring, a drop pendant, or set within a halo or three stone design. Against warm gold tones the red will glow with rich warmth, and against white metal the contrast will appear intensely red and brilliant, giving a higher perceived color saturation than many darker or heavily included garnets. Compared to typical commercial stones this gem combines a larger carat weight, superior clarity, and a precise mixed brilliant cut that maximizes scintillation and light return, which means more sparkle and presence on the hand or around the neck. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind this stone for its natural origin, measured proportions and transparent quality, and we recommend settings that allow light to pass through the pavilion to showcase the vivid tone and clean interior. For a customer seeking a standout red gemstone that offers exceptional value relative to rubies and high grade spinels, this Ceylon almandine garnet represents a compelling, cost effective choice, and we welcome inquiries about bespoke designs and secure shipping options.