2.05 Ct. Garnet from Tanzania

This purplish pink garnet from Tanzania, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, is a meticulously cut emerald shape weighing 2.05 carats, with exact dimensions of 8.38 by 5.73 by 4.29 millimeters. The stone exhibits the hallmark step cut geometry of an emerald cut, featuring a broad table, concentric crown and pavilion steps, and truncated corners that emphasize clarity and color rather than brilliance, the polish is graded excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and mirror like facet planes that transmit light with minimal diffusion, the clarity is evaluated as slightly included at eye level, which is consistent with natural garnet habit and allows the gem to retain a clean visual presentation while also confirming its natural origin, there have been no enhancements applied, and the intense color intensity reads as a saturated purplish pink that warms toward a raspberry tone under neutral daylight, the result is a gem that balances depth of hue with transparency, ideal for designs that showcase color rather than sparkle alone.

From a faceting and proportions perspective, the pavilion depth of 4.29 millimeters supports the step facet architecture, creating parallel light return pathways that produce broad flash rather than scintillation, the elongated table maximizes the visibility of the stone under a bezel or prong setting, and the truncated corners reduce the risk of chipping in everyday wear, this geometry lends itself to precise manufacturing tolerances when designing bespoke settings, the sharp facet edges and consistent facet symmetry enable secure clasping in bezel channels and precision prongs, the stone’s face up dimensions are well suited for classic solitaire rings and pendant designs where a substantial color field is desired, and the overall measurements translate accurately to CAD model inputs for custom mounting, the slightly included clarity can be oriented strategically by the setter to minimize inclusion visibility, for example by centering prongs near facet junctions or by aligning the pavilion inclusion with design elements such as filigree or gallery motifs.

The emerald cut profile and intense purplish pink color open a wide range of customization possibilities, from restrained modernism to detailed vintage interpretation, the gem can be set east west in a low profile bezel for contemporary rings, or oriented north south in a cathedral prong solitaire to emphasize finger length, the step cut pairs exceptionally well with halo configurations that use smaller brilliant cut diamonds or colored accent stones to create contrast without overpowering the primary hue, for clientele seeking high contrast pairings, a halo of white diamonds will increase visual size and apparent brightness, while a halo of deep green tsavorite garnets or teal sapphires will create a complementary color interplay, for more secure long term wear, a full bezel or partial bezel with channel cut shoulders offers mechanical protection and a clean architectural aesthetic, the gem also works well as a center in three stone rings, as the middle stone in a pendant bail that allows light from both faces, and in cufflinks or men’s signet styles where step facets read strong lines, manufacturing recommendations include using 0.8 to 1.2 millimeter prongs for gold or platinum work, and ensuring seat milling is executed to the exact 8.38 by 5.73 millimeter footprint to avoid stress points.

To expand design vocabulary, consider pairing this garnet with Semi Black Opal accent stones, the Semi Black Opal offers a subdued dark body tone with play of color that can introduce flashes of green, blue, and red against the garnet’s stable purplish pink, placing small calibrated Semi Black Opal cabochons in flush settings along shoulders or as side stones in a three stone composition will provide iridescent contrast without competing with the garnet’s saturated color field, for avant garde designs, alternating baguette diamonds with narrow opal baton inlays creates a linear rhythm that complements the emerald cut geometry, for custom engagement pieces The Natural Gemstone Company can specify matching opal sizes to within plus or minus 0.05 millimeters to maintain visual continuity, our lapidary partners can also recommend opal cut styles, typically low domed cabochons for Semi Black Opal, to preserve color play and stability when set adjacent to faceted stones.

When commissioning a setting, we recommend confirming metal choice, mounting style, and orientation during the CAD approval stage, for metals, 18 karat yellow gold will warm the garnet and enhance its pink red facets, 18 karat white gold or platinum will emphasize hue saturation and create a cooler contrast, for active wear pieces, a full bezel or flush set gallery will increase security and longevity, for heirloom pieces where light interaction is paramount, an open gallery with well positioned prongs will allow the emerald cut to show its step facet reflections, The Natural Gemstone Company can provide high resolution imaging from multiple angles to assist jewellers, we also provide guidance on matching accent stones, bezel wall thicknesses, and prong metallurgy to ensure the slightly included clarity is accommodated without risking strain, finally we offer bespoke design consultations to translate these technical parameters into finished pieces that balance aesthetics with durability, ensuring that the garnet and any Semi Black Opal companions perform optimally in the intended setting.