0.68 Ct. Pink Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This oval shaped pink garnet weighs 0.68 carat and measures 6.20 by 4.78 by 3.05 mm, presenting a well balanced silhouette and a measured depth of approximately 55.6 percent, a proportion that supports strong light return in mixed brilliant faceting. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant scheme, with a faceted crown optimized for scintillation and a calibrated pavilion that moderates light leakage, producing even dispersion across the face of the stone. Transparent and showing a medium color intensity, the hue sits in the true pink range for garnet, with excellent saturation uniformity from table to girdle. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when viewed at eye level, meaning the stone is essentially clean to most observers and retains high transparency, while the excellent polish enhances facet contrast and maximizes brilliance. This garnet is unenhanced and originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, attributes that collectors and connoisseurs value for provenance and natural character. The Natural Gemstone Company provides this gem as a fully natural specimen, with no treatments applied.

From a durability perspective this garnet is exceptionally well suited to daily wear, combining the practical hardness and robust toughness characteristic of the garnet family. Garnets typically fall in the approximately 6.5 to 7.5 Mohs range, providing sufficient resistance to scratches encountered in routine use, while the crystal structure exhibits no true cleavage planes that would otherwise predispose the stone to splitting under impact. The mixed brilliant cut and 55.6 percent depth support a secure setting profile, permitting protective bezel or low prong designs that reduce exposure of the girdle and minimize the risk of chipping. For everyday jewelry applications such as rings and pendants, we recommend a setting that shields the table and girdle, routine cleaning with warm soapy water, and avoidance of harsh chemical exposure and extreme thermal shock. Given its transparency, excellent polish, natural origin, and stable color, this pink garnet represents a durable and attractive choice for daily wear, combining refined optical performance with the reliability needed for heirloom quality pieces, available from The Natural Gemstone Company.