0.80 Ct. Demantoid Garnet from Madagascar

This 0.80 carat oval shape green demantoid garnet from Madagascar measures 5.89 x 5.34 x 3.79 mm, and it is the kind of stone that immediately separates itself from the common green gems you see on the market. With a mixed brilliant cut the stone balances broad flashes of white light with pinpoint flashes of spectral colors, the clarity grade is eye clean evaluated at eye level, and the excellent polish ensures every facet captures and returns light with exceptional precision. The medium intense color intensity is a sweet spot for demantoid, allowing the lively green hue to read vibrantly without damping the stone s natural brilliance. There is no enhancement, so you are seeing the gem exactly as nature produced it, and its Madagascar origin gives it a fresh provenance that collectors and designers increasingly prize.

When it comes to reflective qualities this demantoid stands apart within its category because of the way it combines high refractive play with notable dispersion. Many green gems deliver a pleasing color but fall short on dynamic fire and scintillation. Tsavorite garnet, for example, offers a vivid pure green but typically shows less spectral fire, so under changing light it performs more quietly. Emeralds can display rich depth of color, however their characteristic inclusions and common oil treatments tend to mute brilliance and reduce the clean, lively flashes you get from a well cut demantoid. Peridot and chrome diopside are attractive choices at certain price points, yet they usually present lower refractive behavior and broader, softer reflections rather than the crisp, pixellated scintillation that makes demantoid so visually arresting.

The mixed brilliant cut on this oval demantoid enhances the gem s natural advantages over other garnets and green stones. The cut maximizes light return from the pavilion while creating a crown profile that breaks light into colorful flashes, producing both strong white brilliance and intense colored fire. Because this stone is eye clean evaluated at eye level the light path is uninterrupted by obvious inclusions, allowing for consistent sparkle across the table and facets. The excellent polish further amplifies surface reflectivity, so there is a lively, mirror like sheen between flashes, a combination rarely achieved in stones that were not intentionally heated or filled. Compared to many market pieces that have been enhanced or that suffer from heavy inclusions, this demantoid offers a rare mix of natural color, clean clarity, and craftsmanship driven cut quality that elevates its presence in a ring or pendant.

From the perspective of value and uniqueness this 0.80 carat Madagascar demantoid is a compelling choice, and a smart buy through The Natural Gemstone Company. Demantoids are inherently rarer than many of the green gems consumers commonly encounter, and finding one that is unenhanced, eye clean, and finely polished in an ideal medium intense green is uncommon. The visual performance rivals or surpasses many alternatives when daylight shifts to incandescent light, producing a lively show of fire and brilliance that is both immediate and sophisticated. Whether you are selecting a centerpiece for bespoke jewelry, expanding a collection with a distinct natural gem, or seeking a gemstone that reads both luxurious and lively on the hand, this demantoid delivers a level of reflective complexity and natural authenticity that few green gems can match. Contact The Natural Gemstone Company for more details or to see this gem in person, and let us help you compare it side by side with other stones so you can appreciate the difference in sparkle, color, and overall presence.