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

This pair of marquise shaped red garnets presents a refined combination of proportions and natural character, suitable for precision jewellery work. The individual stones weigh 1.54 carats and 1.58 carats respectively, with identical measured dimensions of 10.17 x 5.21 x 3.17 mm. Each gem is cabochon cut, exhibiting a smooth domed surface and an absence of facet junctions, and both receive an excellent polish that enhances surface luster and tactile finish. Clarity is graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, which supports visual uniformity between the two pieces. The color intensity is described as dark, delivering a rich deep red that remains consistent across viewing angles, and no enhancements have been applied, providing a natural provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka. These technical attributes are recorded and presented by The Natural Gemstone Company.

The matched brilliance of this pair is a central attribute that makes them particularly well suited for earrings, the marquise outline offering an elegant elongated silhouette while the cabochon dome produces a steady and even play of light. Because cabochon cutting relies on surface curvature rather than facets to interact with light, consistent curvature and polish are essential to achieve similar visual returns from each gem, and in this pair those parameters have been closely controlled. The nearly identical weights and exact dimensions ensure symmetrical siting and balance in designs that require matched pairs, and the eye clean clarity allows the internal coloration to be read without interference from visible inclusions. The dark color intensity contributes to a saturated red that reads as a steady glow under diffuse lighting conditions, while the cabochon surface yields crisp highlights that align across both stones when set in a typical ear mounting. The result is a pair that presents coordinated brilliance, delivering harmony and restraint rather than competing flashes, which is particularly desirable in earring compositions where bilateral symmetry is perceived at a glance.

From a practical design and setting perspective these garnets offer flexibility for a range of earring styles, from refined studs to bezel set drops and articulated compositions where consistent movement is required. The marquise proportions accommodate vertical or horizontal orientation, enabling designers to prioritize elongation or stability according to the intended aesthetic, and the identical dimensions reduce the need for compensatory metalwork to achieve visual parity. The excellent polish will minimize metal footprint while maintaining light return at the dome edge, and the lack of enhancement simplifies disclosure and supports longevity of color and appearance over time. For craftsmen and consumers seeking a natural pair with verifiable origin and controlled attributes, The Natural Gemstone Company documents the Sri Lankan origin and the unenhanced status of these garnets. When selected for earrings, the paired garnets combine matched mass, matched shape, matched surface quality, and matched color intensity, providing an assured foundation for pieces that require coherent brilliance and enduring visual symmetry.