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

This pair of transparent red garnets from Tanzania offered by The Natural Gemstone Company presents a thoughtfully matched set for an informed collector or designer, each stone showing strong individual character and complementary proportions. The stones weigh 1.89 carats and 2.28 carats respectively, and measure 9.16 x 6.97 x 4.04 mm and 9.03 x 7.04 x 4.85 mm, in classic oval outlines. Both are fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, a profile that enhances table light return while preserving depth of color through the pavilion faceting. Clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, meaning minor inclusions are present under magnification but do not detract from face up beauty. Color intensity is vivid throughout each stone, producing a deep, saturated red that reads rich and wine like rather than pink or brown. The polish is excellent, and the stones have been heat treated, a stable and accepted enhancement that refines tone and improves transparency without altering the fundamental nature of the gem. For practical design use, the close dimensional match and complementary weight make this pair well suited for matched earrings, a balanced two stone ring, or bespoke settings where symmetry and coordinated color are required.

When compared to other red gemstone sets, these Tanzanian garnets occupy a distinctive niche between classic ruby pairs and red spinel pairs, offering a deeper, more velvety red than many rubies that can lean toward pinkish or pigeon blood tones, and a warmer, more saturated appearance than typically lighter or more neutral spinel. Against rubies of equivalent saturation, these garnets often present better apparent size per carat due to their cutting proportions, and they pair especially well with warm colored metals such as 14k or 18k yellow gold and rose gold where the red becomes more luminous. For an educated buyer these stones represent strong value because of their eye level clarity, vivid color intensity, precise mixed brilliant cutting that maximizes sparkle, and traceable Tanzanian origin which is associated with high quality garnet material. The presence of a routine heat treatment is disclosed, stable, and widely accepted in the trade, offering consistent color and minimal care requirements. Overall this pair is an elegant, technically sound option for anyone seeking a matched garnet set with refined color harmony and reliable gemological credentials.