1.77 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Garnet Pair from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pair of marquise shape garnets presents a rigorous study in proportion and finish, the left gem weighing 0.93 carats and measuring 8.39 x 4.31 x 2.91 mm, the right gem weighing 0.84 carats and measuring 8.44 x 4.15 x 2.73 mm. Both stones are cut in a mixed brilliant faceting style, which combines a brilliant style crown with a pavilion designed to maximize internal reflection and scintillation, producing lively flashes across the table and along the elongated facets. The length to width ratios are close to two to one, which is the classical range for marquise outlines and yields a balanced, elegant profile when set in pair configurations. Clarity is graded as eye clean at normal viewing distance, with no visible inclusions to interfere with light performance, and the polish is excellent, which preserves crisp facet junctions and enhances surface luster. Color is vivid orangish red, saturated without appearing muddy or overly dark, a tone and saturation that respond particularly well to white metal settings where contrast can amplify the warm hue. These garnets are untreated, no enhancement, and their documented origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a locality known for producing clean, well colored garnet material, attributes that are confirmed by our internal assessment at The Natural Gemstone Company.

The emotional significance of a matched pair derives from technical symmetry as much as from aesthetic resonance, because matched gemstones communicate deliberate selection and continuity, qualities that translate into meaningful jewellery. When two stones share near identical length, similar face up area, matched color intensity, and complementary facet alignment, they create a visual dialogue, a mirrored warmth that reads as unity on the finger, as coordinated balance in a pendant, or as harmonious pairing in stud earrings. For the informed buyer, this is more than appearance, it is a validation of craftsmanship, the result of calibrated cutting to preserve weight while optimizing proportions, and the outcome of careful sorting to ensure color and clarity parity. A matched pair becomes a narrative device in jewellery, signifying partnership, symmetry, and continuity, and when set by a skilled goldsmith these garnets will retain their optical integrity and emotional weight over generations, qualities that The Natural Gemstone Company emphasizes through provenance verification, precision grading, and attentive selection.