1.76 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Garnet Pair from Tanzania

This matched pair presents as round, mixed brilliant cut garnets weighing 0.81 carat and 0.95 carat respectively, with dimensions measuring 5.45 by 5.43 by 3.71 millimeters, and 5.58 by 5.54 by 4.05 millimeters. The cutting style is a mixed brilliant, combining a well proportioned brilliant crown with a modified pavilion geometry that preserves strong flash and color saturation. The cutters optimized crown facet angles and pavilion depths to concentrate the pinkish red tone face up, while the pavilion faceting preserves return of light as scintillation rather than merely dispersion. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which yields an effectively eye clean appearance and allows the intense color intensity to dominate the visual field. The polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and clean facet mirrors that maximize specular return. The stones have been heat treated, a standard enhancement that improves hue uniformity and relieves darker zoning, and they originate from Tanzania, where high quality garnet material with strong pinkish red tones is well known.

In a halo setting these garnets will perform with exceptional presence and technical synergy, due to the balanced mixed cutting and high polish. The round outline and precise symmetry allow the halo to read as a continuous bright perimeter, increasing perceived diameter while maintaining optical focus on the saturated center color. When set within a pavé or single row halo of fine brilliant cut diamonds, the white contrast creates a visual boost in chroma, making the pinkish red appear deeper and more vivid by simultaneous hue contrast and light contrast. The small brilliant facets of the halo interact with the garnet crown and pavilion faceting, generating complementary scintillation. Each diamond facet acts as a micro reflector that sends high intensity flashes back through the garnet table, emphasizing the internal luster and the mixed cut splay. Choice of metal will alter the effect, with warm tones such as rose gold blending harmonically with the pinkish component, and platinum or white gold producing a cooler frame that emphasizes color saturation and contrast. A low to moderate crown exposure combined with minimal bezel intrusion will allow the table to remain the dominant visual plane, while a slightly raised gallery will permit additional light to enter the pavilion and increase fire.

From a craftsmanship and setting perspective these two stones are ideally suited for matched halo applications such as paired halo stud earrings, a mirrored double halo design for a two stone ring, or complementary left and right accents in a multi stone halo composition. The close dimensional match and consistent intense color intensity facilitate symmetric halo geometry, which is critical for optical balance when multiple small diamonds are mounted around the girdle. For mounting, tapered four prongs that anchor into the girdle with micro prong settings for the halo diamonds will present the greatest compromise between security and light entry, preserving brightness at the edge and maximizing the apparent size. If a vintage aesthetic is desired, a milgrain edged gallery paired with bead set halo diamonds will add texture without sacrificing the constructed light pathways that emphasize the garnet color. Given the heat treatment, normal professional polishing and standard jewelry maintenance are appropriate, avoid exposure to extreme localized heat during subsequent fabrication. The Natural Gemstone Company selects and pairs these garnets with attention to matching color tone, symmetry, and polish, ensuring they read as a cohesive set in high precision halo designs. If you prefer specific metal pairings, halo diamond sizes, or a suggested proportion chart to optimize table to halo ratio for maximum perceived size and color pop, we can provide tailored diagrams and mounting recommendations to achieve the exact visual outcome you seek.