2.02 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine a small piece of evening sky, captured and set to become the heartbeat of a story, a transparent red garnet weighing two point zero two carats, cut into an oval that measures nine point one three by seven point one four by four point zero six millimeters. This stone wears a mixed brilliant cut like a cascade of tiny stars folded inward, each facet polished to an excellent sheen that lifts and deepens its dark color intensity. At eye level it is eye clean, a clarity that lets light and emotion pass through without interruption, revealing the garnet’s honest, deep red soul. Free from enhancement, its color and character come from the earth alone, a pure testament to nature’s hand, born in the storied soils of Ceylon, known to many as Sri Lanka, and brought to you with reverence by The Natural Gemstone Company.

For the conscious collector, this garnet is more than a jewel, it is a promise of careful choice and ethical care. We source this gem from small scale miners and trusted partners in Sri Lanka who tend the land and their communities, whose practices we have traced and honored with ongoing relationships. The journey of this stone is held in transparent hands, each step considered from removal to cutting, so that the warmth of its red does not come at the cost of the earth or the people who coax these crystals from the soil. There is comfort in a gem that is unenhanced, a story that begins in a natural lattice and ends in the palm of someone choosing meaning, not merely spectacle. At The Natural Gemstone Company we champion sustainability and fairness, we work with cutters who respect the rhythm of the stone, who coax brilliance without forcing change, and we welcome conversations about the provenance and stewardship that accompany every responsible acquisition.

To set this garnet is to invite history into the present, to choose a ring or pendant that speaks of devotion, a pair of earrings that hum with midnight fires, or a bespoke setting that becomes an heirloom to pass like a secret. Picture it in a warm rose gold bezel for a wedding token that glows with promise, imagine it suspended in a minimal platinum pendant so the deep red breathes against the skin, or envision it cradled in a vintage inspired setting where the mixed brilliant facets throw sparks like confessions in candlelight. For those who build a conscious collection, this gem answers the desire for beauty that aligns with values, a living piece that sits next to pieces of meaning rather than excess. If you would like guidance on mounting this garnet, recommendations for complementary stones, or details about its exact sourcing and the artisans who shaped it, I will walk you through every choice with the knowledge of a jeweler and the tenderness of someone who believes in ceremonial beauty. The Natural Gemstone Company invites you to hold this garnet, to feel its weight and warmth, and to let it become the red thread through your most cherished moments.