15.49 Ct. Red Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 15.49 carat cushion shape red garnet was sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka and carried through a meticulous production pipeline to reach our inventory at The Natural Gemstone Company. The rough was recovered from a primary alluvial seam, selected for its uniform zoning and deep chromium rich tone, and transported under controlled conditions to a master cutter. The cutter oriented the material to preserve optimal table size and to align the color saturation along the pavilion depth, then executed a faceted mixed brilliant cut to balance intense color and dynamic light return. Measuring 16.23 by 13.36 by 7.62 mm, the stone exhibits a classic cushion outline with softened corners, calibrated pavilion depth, and proportionate crown angles to enhance table brilliance while maintaining face up color. The gem was heat treated in a monitored cycle to stabilize and intensify the red hue, a standard and transparent enhancement performed to maximize market presentation without compromising structural integrity.

Under loupe assisted inspection and at normal eye level the garnet is graded eye clean, with no inclusions detectable to the unaided eye, and an overall clarity that supports its larger carat weight. The mixed brilliant faceting schema combines a brilliant crown facet arrangement with a modified pavilion, producing scintillation and a tight facet pattern, while preserving the broad flashes of saturated red that define its intense color intensity. Craftsmanship details include consistent facet junctions, an even girdle thickness suited for secure setting, and an excellent polish that yields crisp facet reflections and optimal light transmission. The heat treatment enhanced the chroma without introducing surface alterations, and the finish was verified by our quality control specialists for symmetry, polish and optical performance.

From mine to market the journey emphasized traceability and artisanal skill, The Natural Gemstone Company overseeing each step from initial sorting in Sri Lanka, through precision cutting in a dedicated lapidary workshop, to certification and final presentation. Accompanying documentation details origin, treatment disclosure and measured specifications, offering confidence to buyers who require provenance and technical verification. For connoisseurs seeking a substantial, eye clean red garnet with refined cutting and robust color, this cushion shaped, mixed brilliant faceted gem represents a technically crafted specimen ready for high end jewelry, collector holdings or secure investment, and our team is available to discuss setting options and independent verification pathways.