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

These two marquise garnets begin their story deep in the alluvial soils of Ceylon, known today as Sri Lanka, where generations of miners have long sought warm, life colored gems. Sourced and selected by hand, this pair consists of one stone weighing 1.07 carats and the other 0.96 carats, each cut into an elegant marquise silhouette and faceted with a mixed brilliant cut to maximize sparkle and lively light return. The larger measures 9.52 by 4.84 by 2.42 millimeters, and the smaller measures 9.48 by 4.79 by 2.27 millimeters, and both show a medium intense orangish red hue that glows from within. Each has been evaluated at eye level and carries a clarity grade described as very very slightly included, a mark of high natural clarity that allows the warm color to shine without obstruction. There has been no enhancement, and the polish is excellent, a final artisan touch that smooths and refines every facet to mirror like precision.

From rough to refined these garnets were shaped by cutters who respect the stone and the story it must tell, chosen to reveal the unique zonal color and fire that makes Sri Lankan garnets sought after by collectors and designers. The mixed brilliant cut was selected for these marquise stones to balance scintillation and depth, offering a lively table and faceted pavilion that play with light as the gems move. Though the pair differs slightly in weight and depth, their proportions and tone are closely matched so that when set side by side they present as a harmonious duo. The natural orangish red is complex rather than flat, moving between warm copper and deep pomegranate in different lights, and the excellent polish gives a fine, even surface that enhances the gems stability and wearability while showing off every facet edge with crisp definition.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we understand that a gemstone truly comes to life when it is set with intention, and these two marquise garnets are especially adaptable so they may be customized to complement and match your existing jewelry. They can be mounted as a striking pair of east west earrings, held in delicate prongs that echo the shape of your favorite ring, or set end to end as the centerpiece of a bypass ring or a pendant that follows the natural curve of the marquise form. For warmth and coherence, we recommend yellow gold or rose gold to enhance the orange red tones, while white gold or platinum will offer a modern contrast that highlights the gems brightness. We can design a matched bezel to sit low against the finger or a classic four prong setting that raises the stones for maximum brilliance. If you have an existing piece with a particular scale in mind, our craftsmen will use the exact measurements of 9.52 by 4.84 by 2.42 millimeters and 9.48 by 4.79 by 2.27 millimeters to ensure a precise fit, and we can mirror the metal color, finish, and prong style so the new setting reads as part of the same collection. For more complex matching we offer custom CAD renderings, suggestions for complementary accent stones such as small pavé diamonds or warm champagne sapphires, and advice on creating symmetry with a slightly unequal pair so the final piece looks balanced and intentional. Reach out to The Natural Gemstone Company to share photos of your existing jewelry and your design preferences, and our team will guide you through options to create a finished piece that respects the gem provenance and becomes an elegant, wearable continuation of your personal collection.