1.09 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.09 carat round red garnet presents precise proportions, with dimensions of 6.13 by 6.15 by 3.83 millimeters, and a mixed brilliant cut engineered to balance fire and brilliance. The cutter combined a brilliant style crown with a well configured pavilion to maximize light return from the girdle inward, and the resulting facet architecture produces sharp facet junctions and controlled scintillation. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicating minimal pinpoints that do not disrupt face up transparency, and polish is excellent, with smooth facet planes that support crisp light performance. Color is a vivid red with strong saturation and even distribution throughout the stone, and the material is natural, with no enhancement reported, originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka. The Natural Gemstone Company supplies this specimen as an untreated, collector grade garnet, and the combination of weight, cut, and color places it within the category of premium small center stones for fine jewelry.

From a durability standpoint this garnet is exceptionally well suited to daily wear, owing to the material properties of garnet combined with careful cutting and finishing. Garnet species vary in hardness, typically ranging from 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, and the family commonly exhibits good toughness and no true cleavage, which reduces the risk of splitting under impact compared with minerals that have pronounced cleavage. The present stone, when set in a protective mounting, will resist routine abrasion and maintain polish over years of use, and the facet polish helps limit microabrasion by reducing surface friction. For ring applications we recommend secure prong work with a slightly raised bezel or a low profile bezel setting for clients who require maximum protection, and for pendants and earrings the stone performs well in both open and closed settings provided the girdle is supported and the stone seat is accurately cut.

Cleaning and care protocols are straightforward, consistent with professional practices for corundum and similar gem materials, though tailored to garnet specificities. Routine cleaning with warm water and a mild detergent, followed by a soft brush to remove debris from facet junctions, is effective and safe, and drying with a lint free cloth preserves luster. Ultrasonic cleaning is generally acceptable for clean garnets that lack internal fractures or unstable fillings, however because this specific stone is described as very very slightly included at eye level, we advise an inspection before subjecting it to aggressive mechanical cleaning. Avoid exposure to strong acids and prolonged high temperature environments, and during jewelry fabrication ensure soldering and mounting operations are performed with appropriate heat control and shielding to prevent thermal shock to the setting and adjacent materials.

The craftsmanship embodied in this round mixed brilliant red garnet reflects the standards we apply at The Natural Gemstone Company, from rough selection through preform and final faceting. The cutter optimized crown angles and pavilion depth to produce a depth ratio of approximately 62.3 percent relative to the average diameter, a proportion that yields a pleasing balance between brightness and depth of color in a vivid red stone. The stone is sufficiently eye clean to present uninterrupted color in a bezel or four prong head, and the modest variance between the two diameter measurements confirms near perfect circularity, facilitating precision mounting and minimizing the need for extensive reworking by the jeweler. For buyers seeking a durable, visually impactful center stone for a daily wear engagement ring, fashion ring, or pendant, this garnet offers a compelling combination of natural origin, no enhancement treatment, excellent polish, and robust material properties, and our team will provide detailed handling and setting recommendations to ensure long term performance and beauty.