1.47 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.47 carat round orangish red garnet from Ceylon offers a compact, precisely executed mixed brilliant cut with dimensions of 6.90 by 6.65 by 4.15 millimeters. The mixed brilliant geometry pairs a brilliant style crown with a faceted pavilion that favors controlled light return, producing strong scintillation without the excessive windowing often seen in shallow cuts. The measured depth of 4.15 millimeters corresponds to a depth proportion of approximately 61.3 percent relative to the average diameter, a proportion that supports balanced internal reflection and a pleasing face up spread for a stone in this size class. Clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, indicating only minor natural features that do not disrupt the overall transparency or the vivid color intensity. The polish is excellent, with crisp facet junctions and clean facet planes, and there is no enhancement applied to this gem, a point that ensures the orangish red hue is fully natural and stable.

From a gemological and craftsmanship perspective this garnet exhibits the tactile refinement and optical behavior that technical buyers look for. The mixed brilliant faceting yields a complex interplay of red flashes and orange overtones, driven by the stone material properties typical of garnets and by the precise pavilion angles set by the cutter. The facet symmetry is consistent around the girdle, preserving even facet alignment that minimizes extinction zones and optimizes the perception of saturation across the table and crown. The eye level evaluation of very slightly included suggests internal crystal growth features that are subservient to brilliance, while the excellent polish enhances contrast and preserves crisp facet reflections under both daylight and incandescent lighting. For practical considerations the garnet sits comfortably within standard gem setting tolerances, and its natural origin in Sri Lanka adds provenance value for collectors and bespoke clients who prefer documented locality and untreated material.

For custom jewelry design pairings that elevate and complement the orangish red tone, consider green accent stones to exploit complementary color contrast, or warm tone accents to create a rich monochromatic palette. A halo of round tsavorite garnet melees in 1.5 to 2.5 millimeter sizes will create the strongest chromatic contrast, intensifying the central stone by visual opposition, while retaining comparable refractive response and hardness for durable wear. For a more luminous approach, use small brilliant cut diamonds of G to H color and VS clarity in 0.01 to 0.03 carat sizes to add white light return without detracting from the garnet color, and choose cut grades that maximize sparkle. Side stones in tapered baguette warm champagne diamonds or cognac sapphires will echo the warm tones and provide clean geometric transitions in three stone or cathedral settings. Metal selection will materially affect perceived color, with 18 karat rose gold enhancing the orange component and yellow gold amplifying warmth, while platinum or white gold will introduce a cooler contrast that can make the orangish red read as a deeper red under mixed lighting. Design details to preserve the gem character include a low open prong head to allow pavilion light ingress, a thin polished gallery to increase face up brightness, and careful consideration of bezel height when protection is required for everyday wear. The Natural Gemstone Company can provide detailed lapidary and origin documentation on request, along with recommendations for compatible accent gem species and specific melee sizes to realize your custom vision while preserving the optical integrity of this untreated Sri Lankan garnet.