0.91 Ct. Demantoid Garnet from Namibia

From the moment this gem was coaxed from the earth in Namibia, its story began as a conversation between geology and time, and The Natural Gemstone Company became the storyteller. This green demantoid garnet first formed deep within ancient rock, where chromium and iron whispered into the crystal lattice to give it that vivid green heart. We present a single transparent 0.91 carat cushion shape demantoid with dimensions of 6.46 x 4.65 x 3.60 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to honour both brilliance and depth. The journey from rough to polished gem is a careful choreography, starting with the discovery in Namibian deposits, continuing through sorting and planning, and culminating in a deliberate cutting plan that preserves weight while revealing the gem character. Each step was taken with respect for the stone, with no enhancements applied at any point, so what you see is nature interpreted by skilled hands, not altered by heat or treatment. This provenance makes the gem more than an object, it makes it a piece of landscape, climate and time that you can hold and wear.

The transformation from raw crystal to the current cushion silhouette was driven by a desire to balance fire and face up colour, and at the heart of that transformation lies geometric faceting that allows maximum light play. The mixed brilliant cut marries a brilliant style crown with a more architectural pavilion, so each facet interacts with incoming light in a precise way, bending and splitting rays to create scintillation and flashes. The cutter considered the natural crystal orientation and internal features when placing each table, crown and pavilion facet, which means the geometry is tailored to this specific crystal. The result is a gem whose angles and plane relationships create lively return of light, with a pattern that shifts as the stone moves. An excellent polish elevates every bordered facet into a mirror, enhancing the crispness of reflections and the clean transitions between dark and light areas. In practical terms this means the cushion outline is soft and elegant, while the internal mixed faceting produces a lively, dancing brightness that is both modern and timeless.

Looking into the gem you will notice a clarity grade of slightly included at eye level, which gives the stone authenticity and a fingerprint that reminds the wearer of its natural origin. Those slight inclusions do not diminish the transparency and overall visual appeal, they rather tell a story of formation under pressure and time. The medium intense green colour is balanced and alive, vivid enough to catch the eye while retaining a delicate, natural tone that pairs beautifully with a range of metals and designs. Demantoid garnet is renowned for its dispersion, and the combination of its refractive properties with the careful mixed brilliant faceting produces a play of spectral flashes alongside the primary green, especially visible under directional light. With no enhancement, the colour and clarity are the true voice of the stone, and the excellent polish ensures that the surface communicates that voice clearly. When you tilt the gem, the geometry of the facets orchestrates glints and flashes that can range from soft, broad gleams to sharp pinpoints of brightness, a dynamic performance that rewards movement and proximity.

To wear this demantoid is to carry a small story of Namibia with you, to let the geometry of cut and the honesty of natural origin shape daily moments into memories. The cushion dimensions and 0.91 carat weight make this gem versatile, an ideal center for a refined ring, a striking pendant, or a bespoke piece that highlights its mixed brilliant faceting. Our cutters and gem specialists at The Natural Gemstone Company recommend simple, open settings that allow light to enter freely and let the precise facet geometry work without interruption. Caring for the piece is straightforward, gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft cloth will maintain the polish, and routine checks of the setting will ensure the gem continues to sparkle securely. This demantoid is a companion as much as it is a jewel, a crystalline fragment of Namibian earth that has been shaped with intention and care. If you seek a gem with a living provenance, honest attributes, and a faceted design that maximizes light play, this cushion shape green demantoid garnet stands ready to become part of your collection.