1.64 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

A single ember of the earth, this transparent red garnet weighs 1.64 carat, an oval that seems to hold an evening sun in its heart. At 7.79 by 5.93 by 4.20 mm it is a measured whisper of size and presence, elegant enough for a delicate setting, substantial enough to stand proud in a collector cabinet. The mixed brilliant cut shapes its soul, each facet a patient conversation between fire and depth, drawing light into its core and releasing it as soft, warm flashes. Its color is intense, a saturated red that balances crimson and garnet brown in a way that feels both classic and secret. The polish is excellent, so that every table and crown facet plays with light like silk on skin. Origin Ceylon, Sri Lanka, is as much part of its story as the stone itself, a place that has long whispered gems into the hands of those who listen. It is unenhanced, a pure translation of nature, unchanged by heat or treatment, faithful to the landscape that offered it to the world.

Viewed with the patience of someone who appreciates small truths, the clarity grade reads very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a gentle reminder that perfection in nature is not absence but character. These tiny inclusions do not interrupt the gem, they anchor it, like delicate stars that guide the eye through its crimson sea. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies this character, its pavilion and crown facets arranged to coax the deepest tones from within, while providing lively scintillation across the surface. In hand or under light, one can perceive shifting strokes of garnet red, flashes that suggest history, heat, and slow geological conversation. No enhancement has been applied, so the intense color and transparent clarity are gifts of formation alone, evidence of careful selection and respect for provenance. The excellent polish serves to magnify these traits, allowing the stone to breathe and glow, to be both jewel and poem at once.

For the high end gemstone collection, this garnet is more than an addition, it is a statement of affection for stones that speak in subtler dialects than diamond alone. It sits comfortably among rarities that value origin, clarity of story, and honest beauty. Paired in a bespoke ring, mounted as a solitary pendant, or housed within a precision set companion, it becomes a focal point that raises the entire collection. Collectors will value its balance of carat weight and wearability, its intense color and reliable polish, and the assurance that it is natural and unenhanced, a truth that enhances both aesthetic and investment merit. At The Natural Gemstone Company we take pride in presenting this garnet, because provenance matters, because the hands that selected it recognized a union of color, cut, and character that will reward the eye and console the heart. Keep it for an occasion, pass it as an heirloom, or let it stand as the cornerstone of a curated cabinet, this garnet will continue to repay attention with the quiet, unwavering glow of a treasure that knows its own worth.