1.99 Ct. Garnet from Madagascar

This 1.99 carat oval red garnet presents a precise set of proportions, measuring 8.58 by 7.14 by 4.00 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style and finished with an excellent polish. The stone displays a dark color intensity that remains transparent to the eye, and a clarity grade recorded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. Inclusions within this specimen are discreet yet characterful, consisting primarily of fine, needle like growth features and small pinpoint crystals aligned along natural growth planes. These internal elements are subtle enough to preserve overall transparency, yet they produce a layered depth and a warm internal scintillation when viewed through the crown facets. Occasional reflective crystal faces create pinpoint flashes of light that animate the gem as it moves, contributing to an unmistakable signature that is both natural and identifiable to experienced observers.

Originating from Madagascar and stabilized by careful heat treatment, this garnet exhibits the regional integrity and minerality collectors expect from Madagascan material. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes the interplay between the dark red body color and the internal inclusions, allowing the tiny reflective facets to punctuate the field of color without compromising the gem s visual clarity. For design considerations, this garnet pairs particularly well with White Opal as a contrasting accent, the opal s luminous, milky play of color providing a bright counterpoint to the garnet s deep, ruby like tones. The Natural Gemstone Company notes that the heat treatment applied is a standard enhancement aimed at improving color uniformity, and that the very very slightly included clarity grade assures durability and long term wearability when set with conventional mounting methods. Overall this garnet is a refined example of its species, offering a distinct internal character that is diagnostic and appealing, suitable for bespoke rings and singular pendant designs where the stone s natural inclusions can be appreciated as part of its inherent beauty.