0.82 Ct. Orangish Red Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This cushion shape orangish red garnet is a finely faceted natural gem weighing 0.82 carat, with precise dimensions of 5.74, 5.21, 3.46 mm, originating from Ceylon, Sri Lanka. The cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant approach, combining a brilliant crown with a faceted pavilion geometry to maximize scintillation and color saturation. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity grade is slightly included, and the stone displays intense color intensity with an excellent polish. There has been no enhancement to this specimen, and its natural state is an important attribute for purist collectors and connoisseurs. This garnet, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, presents a balanced combination of size, color depth, and optical performance suitable for precision jewelry work.

From a faceting and optical engineering perspective, the cushion outline and the mixed brilliant schema deliver controlled light return and a lively pattern of flashes. The crown configuration emphasizes smaller, well defined facets around a central table, while the pavilion facets are arranged to create strong internal reflection and color return. The depth ratio of this piece is approximately 63 percent, calculated from the average of the length and width relative to the total depth, a proportion that favors color saturation without unduly sacrificing brilliance. The cushion form with slightly rounded corners and a broad table plane allows the orangish red hue to present uniformly across the face up view, while facet junctions and precise pavilion angles generate the internal contrast necessary for crisp scintillation.

Inclusions within this garnet are best described as natural identifiers that add character rather than detract from value. Under loupe examination the stone exhibits a combination of minute crystal inclusions and fine feathering, with occasional healed fractures that appear as delicate internal lines. These features are consistent with natural crystallization and transport history, and they serve as an internal fingerprint that can be used for provenance assessment and tracking within a collection. The slightly included grade at eye level means the inclusions are detectable to a trained observer, yet they remain well integrated into the facet architecture and do not produce significant light leakage. In many cases, internal reflections from small crystal inclusions enhance the perceptible sparkle, producing tiny bursts of light when the stone is tilted, while healed feathers often appear as subtle wisps that attest to the gemological authenticity of the piece.

Craftsmanship and practical considerations are important for a gem with these specifications. The excellent polish highlights crisp facet junctions and clean girdle execution, which facilitates precise bezel or prong settings without compromising the stone outline. Because the garnet is unenhanced and displays natural inclusions, setting recommendations favor secure styles such as low prongs or a bezel that protect the girdle and the pavilion from impact, while allowing the crown facets to sit close to the setting plane for optimal face up brilliance. Standard care practices apply, avoid sudden thermal shock and aggressive ultrasonic cleaning if large internal feathers are present, seek professional advice for any high energy cleaning method. For design integration, the intense orangish red tone pairs well with both warm yellow metals and neutral white metals, offering strong contrast in yellow gold and a modern, vibrant presence in platinum or white gold. The Natural Gemstone Company can provide additional imaging, magnified inclusion maps, and mounting suggestions to support custom design work, ensuring this 0.82 carat cushion garnet is both an identifiable natural specimen and a durable, visually compelling choice for fine jewelry.