1.88 Ct. Garnet from Mozambique

One beautiful transparent 1.88 carat cushion shape pinkish purple garnet, measuring 7.82 x 6.76 x 4.24 mm, is offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. This gem is faceted in a mixed brilliant cut, combining a faceted crown for lively scintillation with a pavilion designed to emphasize depth and return of light, the result is a stone that reads vividly face up while retaining strong internal reflections when viewed at different angles. The clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, indicating only minor inclusions that do not interrupt the gem at normal viewing distances, this level of clarity supports both aesthetic appeal and market value for educated buyers. The polish is excellent, contributing to crisp facet junctions and sharp light return, the color intensity is vivid and natural, and there has been no enhancement, which is an important attribute for collectors and connoisseurs who prioritize untreated provenance. Origin is Mozambique, a well regarded source for high quality garnet material, and this geographic origin further supports the stone's desirability to buyers who track supply and ethical sourcing.

When compared to other gemstones in its category, this pinkish purple garnet exhibits reflective characteristics that are distinct and appealing. As a garnet it is essentially isotropic, therefore it delivers uniform light return without pleochroic color splitting, unlike tourmaline or sapphire which may shift color with orientation. The high refractive behavior typical of garnets produces lively brilliance and noticeable internal flashes of pink and purple, and the mixed brilliant cut amplifies scintillation more than a simple step cut would. Compared with spinel, which is also isotropic and exhibits clean sparkle, this garnet typically shows stronger dispersion and a warmer tone, creating more pronounced fire in smaller flashes. Compared with corundum, such as sapphire, the garnet offers punchier internal reflections and a different kind of scintillation rather than the velvety sheen corundum can have, and because this specimen is eye level very slightly included and untreated, it presents a balance of rarity and practical durability suitable for fine jewelry. Buyers working with The Natural Gemstone Company can expect an accurately represented natural gem, one that combines vivid color, excellent polish, and robust reflective performance in a premium cushion form.