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0.73 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Item ID: | K5473 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.99 Width: 4.76 Height: 2.91 |
Weight: | 0.73 Ct. |
Color: help | Purplish Red |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
Per carat price: help | $60 |
Introducing our exquisite 0.73 carat pear-shaped purplish red garnet, a gemstone that radiates sophistication and timeless elegance. This beautiful gem boasts a transparency that captures light, enhancing its mixed brilliant cut. The gem dimensions are 6.99 x 4.76 x 2.91 mm and its clarity grade is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. With an intense color intensity and an excellent polish, this garnet hails from the rich, historically and culturally significant lands of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka.
What sets this garnet apart from other gemstones on the market is its remarkable mix of qualities. Many garnets often have a standard coloration that can range from reds to browns; however, this pear-shaped garnet features an uncommon and captivating purplish red hue. Its high level of transparency and mixed brilliant cut are exceptional, offering a sparkle that rivals even the most premium stones. While other gems may require treatments to enhance their color or clarity, this natural garnet relies solely on its inherent beauty, showcased by its excellent polish and untouched purity.
The origin of this gem is Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, which adds an alluring narrative to its already captivating attributes. For centuries, Sri Lanka has been renowned for its gemstone mines, yielding stones that adorned kings and queens. The garnet you're admiring now has been mined from the same fabled lands, carrying with it the rich legacy of Ceylonese gem history. This purplish red garnet stands as a tribute to the island's legendary artisanship and timeless elegance epitomized by the sought-after gems born of this region.
In selecting this garnet, you're not just acquiring a stone, you're embracing a part of a storied legacy. Imagine the inspired creative energy infusing from the lush landscapes and ancient cultural heritage of Sri Lanka each time you glance at this mesmerizing gemstone. Its compelling color, combined with its exceptional quality and captivating origin, merges to communicate an emotional connection and a storied past, forming an heirloom that is not just a depiction of beauty but of history and inspiration.