1.29 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.29 carat round red garnet is presented with precise measurements of 6.49 x 6.38 x 4.17 mm, and it exemplifies the refined proportions that experienced cutters pursue to balance weight retention with optimal optical performance. The gem is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining a faceted brilliant crown with a complementary pavilion geometry that enhances internal light return, the crown facets are calibrated to direct incident light into the pavilion, and the pavilion facet angles are tuned to maximize red saturation and minimize leakage. The table diameter and girdle proportions were chosen to produce crisp facet junctions and balanced symmetry, and the polish grade is excellent, imparting crisp facet planes and mirror like facet intersections. Clarity is graded very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, with inclusions that do not impede transparency or visual brilliance, the stone remains transparent throughout and displays no diffusion or surface reaching features, which allows the garnet to maintain strong contrast between bright facet flash and deep body color.

Color presentation is vivid and saturated, with a rich red hue that reads as classic garnet red under standard daylight adjusted viewing, the color is evenly distributed across the crown and pavilion, and the mixed cut enhances the perception of depth without creating excessive windowing. The stone demonstrates lively brilliance and controlled scintillation as a result of the mixed brilliant architecture, small bright flashes are produced by the crown star and kite facets while the pavilion facets contribute deep flashes of saturated red, the resulting visual effect is a dynamic balance of fire and body color that becomes more apparent when the gem is mounted and viewed under varying light angles. Light performance benefits from a thoughtful balance between facet size and number, the cutter has avoided overly large facets that could produce dark voids, and has instead prioritized numerous well defined facets to produce a lively facet pattern that reads as a central star when viewed face up, a hallmark of high quality mixed cuts designed to accentuate both color and brilliance.

Sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka and provided with no enhancement, this garnet preserves its natural origin characteristics and has not undergone heat treatment or color modification, the lack of enhancement is confirmed through careful gemological inspection and consistent with the stone chemistry that characterizes quality Sri Lankan garnets. The gem arrives ready to be set as a single stone centerpiece in rings, pendants, or bespoke mountings where its proportions and brilliance can be fully appreciated, the moderate crown height and controlled pavilion depth make it adaptable to bezel or prong settings without compromising light return. At The Natural Gemstone Company we document the measurements, cut style, clarity observations, color grade, and treatment status so that collectors and designers have full information to make an informed selection, our cutters and quality control team verify facet symmetry, polish quality, and overall visual balance to ensure that the stone performs exceptionally in daily wear. For jewelry design recommendations consider a setting that allows light to enter the pavilion, such as an open gallery or low profile prong setting, to preserve the gem light dynamics and to showcase its vivid red color as a true focal point in any collection.