1.23 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.23 carat oval shape pinkish red garnet from Ceylon Sri Lanka, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, offers a level of elegance and honesty that stands apart from many stones on the market. With dimensions of 6.70 by 5.81 by 3.83 mm, this gem shows a generous face up area for its weight, making it an excellent choice for center stones in rings and pendants. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize both scintillation and depth of color, and the intense color intensity gives a luxurious and lively presence that rivals stones of higher cost. Clarity grade very very slightly included evaluated at eye level means that at normal viewing distances the stone reads as eye clean, while a few minute natural characteristics confirm its natural origin and add character. Excellent polish enhances facet brightness and light return, and no enhancement assures that you are acquiring a pure natural treasure rather than a treated substitute.

Compared to many garnets and other red to pink gemstones available today, this Ceylon garnet offers a compelling combination of qualities that are rarely found together. Where mass market garnets can appear brownish or overly dark when cut thin, this specimen maintains a lively pinkish red hue that shifts beautifully with movement and light. When buyers compare this garnet to more expensive options such as ruby or certain spinel varieties, the advantages become clear. You receive comparable visual warmth and intensity without the premium pricing of high grade rubies. When compared to synthetic or heavily treated stones, this garnet provides superior long term value since there are no undisclosed treatments that could alter its appearance or durability over time. Versus rough cuts or poorly proportioned stones, the mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish of this gem ensure superior brilliance and a modern, elegant look that translates well into fine jewelry designs.

As a gift, this pinkish red garnet makes a striking and memorable choice that communicates thoughtfulness and refined taste. Its color sits in that rare zone between romantic pink and passionate red, making it ideally suited for anniversaries, milestone birthdays, and thoughtful surprise gifts that should stand out from the crowd. Because it is naturally untreated and originates from Ceylon Sri Lanka, the stone carries a story and a provenance that adds emotional weight in addition to aesthetic appeal. Compared to gifting a ruby or a lab created alternative, choosing this garnet demonstrates discernment and a preference for natural beauty and responsible value. The oval silhouette is flattering on the finger and pendant, and its proportions of 6.70 by 5.81 by 3.83 mm balance presence and wearability so the recipient will enjoy daily wear while still receiving compliments for a genuinely eye catching center.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we specialize in sourcing gems that combine beauty, integrity, and value, and this 1.23 carat pinkish red garnet exemplifies that commitment. Our selection standards favor transparent material, precise cutting, and honest descriptions so that you can purchase with confidence. This garnet is a superb alternative for those who admire the look of precious pink and red gems but prefer a stone with distinct personality and better affordability. For jewelers and private buyers seeking a striking gift that reads as sophisticated and heartfelt, this gem is ideally suited to be set in yellow gold to warm the color, in rose gold to amplify the romantic tone, or in white gold and platinum to allow the pinkish red to stand in vivid contrast. Allow The Natural Gemstone Company to help you create a presentation that highlights the stone at its best, so your gift will be admired for both its immediate sparkle and its enduring natural beauty.