1.05 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.05 carat marquise shape orangish red garnet from Ceylon Sri Lanka, measuring 9.36 by 4.68 by 2.64 mm, presents a rare combination of size and optical quality that makes it a superb choice for custom jewellery. The gem is cut in a mixed brilliant style, a choice that balances table brightness with pavilion brilliance, and it displays a medium intense colour that reads as a warm orangish red with lively flashes under changing light. The clarity has been evaluated as very very slightly included at eye level, which for an educated buyer signals an eye clean appearance with only minimal internal characteristics that do not detract from face up beauty or structural integrity. The polish is excellent, contributing to crisp facet junctions and maximum light return, and the stone is completely natural with no enhancement, a factor that enhances both desirability and long term value.

This marquise garnet is ideal for custom settings because its 9.36 millimetre length and narrow profile amplify perceived size more than many round stones of the same weight, creating an elegant elongated silhouette that flatters the finger when set as a ring and sits beautifully in pendants and earrings. The marquise outline also lends itself to creative mounting options, from classic prong solitaires and halo designs that increase apparent carat, to bezel and east west settings that emphasize modern geometry, and the mixed brilliant faceting will interact well with both open and closed back settings. The medium intense orangish red tone pairs exceptionally with warm metals such as yellow and rose gold to enhance the gem's warmth, and it also offers a striking contrast in white gold or platinum for a contemporary look. For collectors and designers who prioritise provenance and untreated material, this Sri Lankan garnet carries the cachet of a well known gem producing region, and its natural colour and eye clean clarity mean fewer compromises in design.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we select stones with measurement precision and grading transparency to support bespoke design decisions, and this 1.05 carat marquise garnet is a fine example of how thoughtful proportions and high quality finishing create a versatile and valuable centre stone for custom jewellery.