2.18 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

At The Natural Gemstone Company, we take pride in the extraordinary journey our gemstones make from the depths of the earth to the elegance of your jewelry box. Allow me to take you through the captivating journey of our beautiful 2.18 carat round red garnet, a treasure with immense value, both intrinsic and sentimental. This garnet, with dimensions of 8.08 x 8.14 x 4.76 mm, is a testament to nature's grandeur and the craftsmanship that transforms a raw stone into a glittering jewel.

Our garnet hails from Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, a region renowned throughout history for producing some of the most magnificent gemstones in the world. The island's unique geological formations have created the perfect environment for the formation of garnets with stunning color and clarity. In this region, miners extract garnets from alluvial sediments, carefully sifting through countless pebbles to unearth the raw beauty hidden below. Each gemstone is handled with utmost care, preserving its natural integrity as it embarks on its journey from mine to market.

Once the garnet reaches our skilled artisans, their expertise comes into play. The transformation begins with its cut, and this garnet features a distinctive checkerboard cut that enhances its natural transparency and vivid color intensity. A checkerboard cut is a sophisticated choice that maximizes light reflection and refraction, allowing the stone to display an entrancing dance of fiery reds as it captivates the eye. This cut, combined with the garnet's very slightly included clarity grade—evaluated meticulously at eye level—ensures a gemstone that is strikingly pure, with inclusions so minimal they can barely be detected without magnification.

The journey continues as our master craftspeople polish the stone to perfection. The garnet boasts an excellent polish, a testament to the high level of artistry we uphold at The Natural Gemstone Company. This process further enhances its brilliance and color, breathing life and fire into the gemstone, inviting an educated buyer to appreciate its depth and vivacity. The finishing polish is critical as it ultimately dictates how the garnet interacts with light, making each piece not only a gemstone but a specimen of stellar craftsmanship.

In choosing this 2.18 carat red garnet, you are not merely acquiring a gemstone but a narrative that spans the globe, from the rich soils of Sri Lanka to a cherished piece adorned to be admired for generations. At The Natural Gemstone Company, we ensure that each gem captures a story—one of geological marvel, expert crafting, and unparalleled beauty. This garnet is more than a purchase; it is an investment and an heirloom. As it takes its final step from our collection to your possession, it promises a legacy of elegance and allure.