Three Stone Garnet Ring 4.74 Ct., 18K Yellow & White

From the moss lined riverbeds of Ceylon Sri Lanka to the bench of our master cutter, this garnet has traveled a story worth telling. Born in a landscape shaped by age old geology, the rough stone was found displaying an intense and stable red, a trait that marked it as a special parcel from its first inspection. Our team at The Natural Gemstone Company worked with trusted miners who brought the material out of the earth in small, respectful lots, preserving the traceable origin that matters to collectors and connoisseurs. Every stage of the journey was guided by an ethos of care, from the initial sorting to the safe arrival at our studio, because a stone with such natural vibrancy deserves thoughtful hands and patient craftsmanship. The result is a transparent 4.74 carat asscher octagon garnet that carries with it the quiet memory of its native land, a gem that is both an expression of place and a canvas for human skill.

At the heart of this ring sits an asscher cut garnet that measures 8.42 by 8.04 by 7.04 millimeters, a profile that speaks to the balance between presence and proportion. The asscher cut, with its concentric step facets and defined pavilion, was chosen to celebrate clarity and to present the deep red in measured planes that catch and return light like a miniature hall of mirrors. With an eye clean clarity grade evaluated at eye level, every step and table is free from obvious inclusions, allowing the cut to act as an honest translator of the stone itself. The vivid color saturation is untouched, because this garnet received no enhancement, and the excellent polish allows each facet to deliver crisp reflections and a velvety internal glow. When light meets this asscher cut, it is absorbed and then revealed with depth and order, making the gem read as richly alive yet elegantly restrained, a balance that sophisticated collectors often seek.

The ring setting was conceived as a conversation between metal and stone, with the intention of enhancing color and clarity rather than competing with them. We set the garnet in a warm 18K yellow gold bezel, the golden frame chosen to amplify the red tones and to provide a rich backdrop that makes the stone read warmer and more saturated to the eye. The band and accents are crafted in 18K white gold, a cooler companion that serves to throw white light back into the stone and to provide crisp contrast. On each shoulder sit white baguette shaped natural diamonds weighing approximately 0.12 carats in total, diamonds that bring an icy clarity with a color grade of E and clarity grades Very Slightly Included VS1 and VS2. These straight baguette cuts act as optical windows, guiding light toward the gallery and the girdle of the garnet, while the white gold settings around them increase the perception of brightness. The mixed metal approach is deliberate, the yellow gold embracing the garnet like a stage curtain, the white gold and diamonds acting as spotlights, together creating a dialogue that accentuates the gem center without overpowering it.

When you hold this ring you can feel the intention of each design choice, the way the bezel both protects and frames, the way the open gallery under the pavilion invites light to reach lower facets, and the way the white baguettes strengthen contrast so that the garnet appears clearer and more luminous. This is not merely ornamentation, it is a considered system of optical enhancement that respects the nature of the stone, because the garnet itself is the true protagonist. Finished and inspected under magnification for polish and symmetry, the ring is a piece that will travel with you from everyday moments to life marking occasions, its mixed metals ensuring versatility with many wardrobes, and its secure setting offering durability for long term wear. At The Natural Gemstone Company we believe in pieces that tell a story and that endure, and this garnet ring is crafted to be an heirloom that carries the warmth of Ceylon Sri Lanka, the precision of the asscher cut, and the clarity enhancing partnership of yellow and white 18K gold with expertly chosen diamond accents. If you would like further details about the stones or the setting, our specialists are ready to guide you and to share the provenance paperwork and care recommendations so this ring may be treasured for generations.