1.65 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped garnet is an exceptional example of what educated buyers seek when selecting a statement gemstone, the stone weighs 1.65 carats and measures 8.73 by 6.15 by 4.16 millimeters, the profile is a classic pear that combines elegance with strong face up presence, the color is a compelling purplish red with intense saturation, the cut is a mixed brilliant which combines the scintillation of brilliant facets with the depth of step facets, the clarity is graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the polish is excellent, there has been no enhancement of any kind, and the origin is Ceylon in Sri Lanka, this natural provenance and absence of treatments are qualities that materially increase the desirability and long term value of the gemstone for discerning collectors and connoisseurs, The Natural Gemstone Company is proud to offer this stone with full disclosure of its gemological characteristics and provenance.

Clarity is often the aspect that most influences both aesthetic appeal and price, the grade very slightly included evaluated at eye level indicates that the stone is effectively eye clean for most observers, the inclusions that exist are small and do not interfere with the stone s overall transparency or ability to transmit light, in practical terms the gem will display lively brilliance and a clean face up appearance when set, these small internal characteristics are also an important fingerprint that confirms the gem s natural origin and the fact that it has not undergone clarity enhancement, for buyers who value authenticity and long term integrity this natural internal structure is a positive attribute rather than a defect, gemologists and experienced buyers understand that very slight inclusions are often invisible in everyday wear, and they do not compromise durability.

The purplish red hue of this garnet produces a rare and highly wearable tone that reads beautifully in both warm and cool metal settings, this intensity of color is described as intense because it combines strong saturation with an ideal medium to moderately deep tone, the result is a color that reads as vivid and substantial without appearing overly dark, the mixed brilliant cut optimizes brilliance and fire while preserving color depth, brilliant facets on the pavilion and crown create lively dispersion and sparkle, step facets provide larger planes of color that enhance the stone s elegant purplish red, the pear shape is particularly effective for statement jewelry because it creates visual elongation, a pear set vertically elongates the neck in a pendant or the finger in a ring, the dimensions of 8.73 by 6.15 millimeters give a substantial face up area for 1.65 carats, this makes the gem immediately eye catching when set as a solitaire pendant, a center stone in a cocktail ring, or as the focal point of drop earrings, the combination of substantial size, eye clean clarity, intense color, and excellent polish yields a gemstone that will read as luxurious and authoritative in any high quality setting.

Beyond the immediate visual appeal, several factors make this garnet a prudent acquisition for those who understand gemstones, first the absence of enhancement ensures stable appearance over time and preserves resale confidence, natural, untreated stones from respected sources command a premium among collectors, second Sri Lanka has a long established reputation for producing fine colored gemstones, and a garnet with clear provenance from Ceylon benefits from that reputation, third the excellent polish and precise mixed brilliant cutting indicate careful lapidary work that maximizes face up size and optical performance, for buyers considering investment or heirloom pieces the combination of size, color intensity, eye clean clarity, natural origin, and superior finish positions this garnet as a standout option, The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind this offering with transparent documentation of its characteristics and a willingness to provide detailed high resolution imagery and viewing under magnification upon request, if you are considering a statement ring, a high impact pendant, or a bespoke commission piece this garnet is an ideal choice for a client who values natural beauty, technical excellence, and proven provenance.