1.95 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite 1.95 carat oval red garnet from Ceylon, Sri Lanka is a moment waiting to be worn, a small treasure that transforms the everyday into something memorable, the dimensions at 9.20 by 7.22 by 3.33 millimeters offer a generous presence on the finger, the mixed brilliant cut dances with light, and the excellent polish gives every facet a mirror like caress. The clarity reads very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means the gem feels pure and confident to the gaze, without the clinical distance of laboratory perfection. There is a romance in the fact that this garnet is completely untreated, no enhancement, just nature and expert cutting collaborating to reveal a deep and intense color intensity that glows from within. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this stone as a statement of authenticity, a jewel that speaks of careful sourcing, of traditional craftsmanship, and of the simple joy that comes from gifting something real and lasting.

The color of this Ceylon garnet is where it truly wins the heart, a warm, wine drenched red with a subtle brown undertone that softens flashy brilliance into a steady torch like flame. Compared to the lush purplish red of rhodolite garnets from Tanzania, this stone leans more into rich autumnal warmth, grounding its red in a deep ember tone rather than in a cool berry hue. Compared to the old world Bohemian garnets from the Czech region that are often admired for their vintage dark garnet character, this Sri Lankan oval is brighter and more saturated, carrying a clarity and a liveliness that offers both depth and clarity. The tone is intense without being heavy, and the hue shifts ever so gently depending on ambient light, giving the wearer a sense of movement and life, like a private sunrise held between the fingers. These comparisons are not mere declarations, they are invitations to imagine how this garnet will sit next to other stones in a collection, how it will contrast beautifully with cool white metals and warm golds alike.

Imagine gifting this stone and seeing the instant swell of joy, the way eyes follow its glow, the quiet certainty that a thoughtful present leaves behind long after the moment has passed. This 1.95 carat oval will sit perfectly in a classic solitaire, on a signet ring, or set into an heirloom inspired pendant, its mixed brilliant facets designed to capture light and share it back with a soft, embracing radiance. Where Burmese spinels are prized for their pure pop of red, this Ceylon garnet offers something more velvety and introspective, a red that invites touch and memory rather than only spectacle. When compared to the fiery, orange leaning spessartines from Nigeria, this garnet reveals its own identity by favoring depth and warmth over a vivid citrus flare. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the provenance and natural state of this gem, and we invite you to consider it as a keeper piece, a gem to mark a new chapter or to honor a steady, enduring love. If you seek a red that is honest, rich, and full of emotion, this Ceylon garnet promises to become one of those treasures that you never tire of admiring.