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2.14 Ct. Orangish Brown Garnet from South Africa
This loose stone ships by Aug 15
Item ID: | K26776 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.27 Width: 6.95 Height: 4.93 |
Weight: | 2.14 Ct. |
Color: help | Orangish Brown |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Modified Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | South Africa |
Per carat price: help | $93 |
This beautiful transparent 2.14 carat oval orangish brown garnet from South Africa measures 8.27 x 6.95 x 4.93 mm, and it is cut in a modified brilliant style with excellent polish. At The Natural Gemstone Company we emphasize how the modified brilliant cut and the superior polish work together to maximize light return and scintillation, producing sharp, lively flashes that stand out when compared to many standard oval garnets and other warm toned gems. Against deep red pyropes and vivid orange spessartines this stone offers a more nuanced, amber infused warmth that shows both fiery highlights and rich body color, giving it a unique presence. The slightly included clarity grade, evaluated at eye level, means the gem remains visually clean and transparent, allowing the intense color intensity to read strongly while preserving bright reflective performance. Because this garnet is untreated, with no enhancement, its natural brilliance and surface luster are direct evidence of quality, unlike many market alternatives that rely on heating or filling to boost appearance.
When compared to similar colored gemstones such as citrine, topaz, and certain tourmalines, this garnet delivers comparable or greater liveliness and a warmer glow, with facet reflections that tend to read crisper because of garnet s natural refractive behavior and the precise modified brilliant cutting. The combination of an excellent polish and an expertly proportioned oval makes it a superior choice for a center stone that must catch the eye in both daylight and artificial light. Its durability and honest, natural origin make it a practical and valuable alternative to more costly stones with similar hues, offering collectors and designers an attractive balance of beauty and value. For customers seeking a distinctive, well cut, and naturally intense orangish brown garnet that performs beautifully in jewelry, The Natural Gemstone Company presents this gem as a standout option ready to be set into a ring or pendant.
