1.14 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.14 carat marquise garnet from Ceylon offered by The Natural Gemstone Company represents a refined example of premium small to medium sized gem material, where precise weight and proportions are central to perceived value. At 1.14 carat the stone presents a substantial face up presence for a marquise, balancing brilliance and wearable scale, and the measured dimensions of 9.25 x 4.90 x 3.54 mm yield a length to width ratio of approximately 1.89 to 1 that favors traditional elongated silhouettes while maintaining strong center light return. The brownish red bodycolor exhibits medium intense color intensity under neutral lighting, a tone that reads warm and sophisticated and that reveals both red saturation and subtle brown overtones depending on viewing angle. Transparency is high throughout the table and pavilion, and the absence of any enhancement is a key premium attribute, preserving the natural chroma and structural stability of the garnet. For collectors and designers who prioritize authentic, untreated material, this gem presents an immediate advantage in both long term integrity and market desirability.

The cutting style is a considered mixed brilliant approach, executed to emphasize scintillation and face up color rather than solely relying on pavilion depth. The crown is faceted with modified brilliant planes that disperse light into lively flashes, while the pavilion employs a complementary pattern of modified brilliant facets that deepen the visual field and create controlled light return. The marquise outline has been shaped with careful symmetry, producing evenly tapered points and well centered table geometry, and the pavilion depth of 3.54 mm supports a balance between internal reflection and saturation of color. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, indicating minute internal characteristics that are not intrusive to visual performance when mounted. These inclusions are minute, primarily positioned away from the table center, and do not compromise the gem structurally. The polish is excellent across crown and pavilion facets, yielding crisp facet junctions and clean windowing which enhances both face up brilliance and the even distribution of medium intense color. Taken together, the mixed brilliant faceting, precise symmetry, and superior polish yield a garnet that presents exceptional optical performance for its weight class.

From a setting and design perspective this 1.14 carat marquise garnet is particularly well suited to a range of classic and contemporary applications where the elongated form can be exploited. When set lengthwise on a ring or pendant the approximate 1.89 to 1 proportion produces an elegant finger elongation and focal line, while the healthy table and excellent transparency support center stage solitaire and halo treatments alike. For protection of the pointed terminations a V shaped prong or bezel tip is recommended, which will preserve the knife edges without obscuring the marquise silhouette. The medium intense brownish red tone partners exceptionally well with warm metals such as 18 karat yellow gold and rose gold, and it contrasts attractively with cool metals when paired with accent diamonds or white sapphires to increase perceived brightness. As with all stones sourced and examined by The Natural Gemstone Company, this garnet carries provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka and is presented without enhancement, a combination that appeals to connoisseurs seeking natural color and verified origin. For clients who require further verification we can facilitate gemological documentation upon request, and our team is available to advise on mounting options that will optimize both visual performance and long term wearability.