0.46 Ct. Demantoid Garnet from Namibia

From the moment a demantoid garnet begins to form deep within ancient rock, a long and quiet story is set into motion. Heat, pressure, and time conspire to coax chromium rich minerals into the vivid green that defines this rare variety. Our transparent 0.46 carat radiant shape green demantoid garnet, sourced from Namibia, carries that story in every facet. It arrived to us as a crystal of promise, its medium color intensity catching daylight with a lively green that evokes windswept landscapes and mineral rich veins. The rough was carefully selected for its clarity and potential, and from that selection emerged a gemstone that speaks to the patient craft of nature and the thoughtful hands of skilled miners and cutters. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor the provenance of each stone, and this demantoid, unenhanced and untouched beyond its polish and cut, holds the authenticity and character of its Namibian birthplace.

The journey from rough to radiant cut was guided by a singular goal, to maximize the gem's natural brilliance and dispersion. Radiant is a cut that marries the faceting energy of brilliant styles with the disciplined planes of step cuts, producing a spark that is at once lively and elegant. This demantoid measures 4.88 by 3.78 by 2.63 millimeters, and its proportions were optimized to balance fire and face up size. The clarity grade reads very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a testament to the stone's transparency and the responsible grading it received. Under light the stone displays bright flashes of green with flashes of spectral color in the most active lighting, and an excellent polish ensures those flashes are clear and uninterrupted. No enhancement has been applied, so the color you see is the color the earth created, and the polish the cutters achieved enhances that natural beauty without altering the gemstone itself.

Durability is a practical and poetic part of this demantoids story, because beauty that can be worn daily becomes part of life rather than a cabinet secret. Demantoid garnet has a Mohs hardness of about 6.5 to 7, giving it solid resistance to everyday abrasion while requiring some thoughtful consideration in design and wear. The stone responds beautifully to protective settings, and a bezel, halo, or lowered prong setting will preserve its integrity while still allowing light to enter and reveal its brilliance. Because it is transparent and carries a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, it benefits from settings that shield the girdle and corners from direct impact. Cleaning is simple and effective with warm soapy water and a soft brush, and because this particular gem is not treated, it responds predictably to gentle care. Avoiding harsh chemicals, extreme temperature shocks, and rough manual labor will keep the surface polish and the facets intact for years of daily enjoyment. The excellent polish applied by our master cutters not only heightens the gems visual appeal, it also reduces micro abrasion and helps maintain a crisp, lively appearance through regular wear.

When you choose this radiant green demantoid from The Natural Gemstone Company you acquire more than a jewel. You bring home a fragment of Namibian geology, a record of skilled mining and expert cutting, and a gem that is both wearable and worthy of admiration. Its size and shape make it an exquisite choice for a ring that will be worn often, a pendant that sits close to the heart, or a pair of earrings that catch light with every movement. Its medium color intensity gives it versatility against warm or cool metal tones, and because it is unenhanced, it will age gracefully without subjective concerns about stability. We are happy to advise on settings that will protect the gem while showcasing its radiant cut and excellent polish, and our team can recommend mounting styles that balance beauty and durability. Allow this demantoid to continue its journey with you, from Namibian depths to a setting that will keep it close through daily life, and let The Natural Gemstone Company guide you in making it a lasting and cherished part of your story.