1.62 Ct. Garnet from Tanzania

This is a rare and beautifully transparent purplish pink garnet weighing 1.62 carats, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, accompanied by precise measurements and gemological details to help an informed buyer evaluate its merit. The stone is fashioned in a classical emerald cut, with dimensions of 7.04 by 5.76 by 4.56 millimeters, and it shows intense color saturation that reads as a vivid purplish pink in a range of lighting conditions. Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning that the stone is clean to most unaided viewing angles while maintaining natural internal characteristics that are commonly found in untreated garnets. The gem displays an excellent polish and it has not been subjected to any enhancement, so the color and surface condition are entirely natural. The origin is Tanzania, a source known for yielding attractive, richly colored garnets with good crystal quality, and this provenance adds to the gemological story that thoughtful collectors and custom jewelers appreciate.

The emerald cut is an exceptional choice for custom jewelry, because its stepped facets emphasize color and clarity rather than an optic of extreme brilliance, which allows the unique purplish pink tone to present with measured depth and refined flashes. At 1.62 carats and with the stated dimensions, this stone occupies a versatile size range ideal for engagement rings, solitaire pendants, or a central halo design where its rectangular outline will sit elegantly within classic or contemporary settings. The rectangular shape with trimmed corners lends itself to secure four prong and three prong settings, as well as bezel and channel variations that protect the edges while highlighting the stone geometry. Designers often pair a purplish pink garnet of this profile with warm metals like rose gold to emphasize the pink component of the color, with yellow gold to enrich and warm the overall look, or with white metals like platinum and white gold to create contrast and modernity. For custom pieces, the stone’s pavilion depth and table size are conducive to settings that allow light to enter and return through the crown, preserving the intense color while avoiding windowing, and the near eye clean clarity will read as a crisp, saturated center stone in hand fabricated settings or precision cast mounts alike.

From an educated buyer perspective, the value proposition for this garnet is tied to several verifiable attributes, starting with natural origin and lack of enhancement, which preserve the gem as a direct product of its geological environment in Tanzania. The intense color intensity is a primary driver of desirability for colored stones, and in this purplish pink field the hue is uncommon enough to offer both aesthetic distinction and collectability. Slight inclusions at eye level are consistent with natural garnets and do not materially detract from durability or overall appearance, especially when set with consideration to protect facets and girdle edges. Garnets in general are robust for everyday wear, with hardness commonly sufficient for ring and pendant use when paired with protective settings and routine care. For custom design, this stone will respond well to thoughtful mounting that balances security with light access, and it is an excellent candidate for bespoke commissions where a jeweler can orient the emerald cut to emphasize color and symmetry. When you choose this gem from The Natural Gemstone Company you receive a transparent account of weight, cut, measurements, clarity, polish, enhancement status, and origin, so that a craftsman and a client can proceed with confidence to create a piece that highlights the natural character of the garnet. If you would like assistance translating these specifications into design options or metal pairings, we can provide experienced advice to ensure the finished jewelry makes full use of this garnet’s size, shape, and intense purplish pink beauty.