2.24 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are objects that simply catch the eye, and then there are gems that command admiration with the quiet authority of provenance and perfection. This is one such jewel, a beautiful transparent red garnet weighing 2.24 carat, fashioned into a classic round shape with precise dimensions of 8.34 x 8.15 x 4.29 mm. The gem is cut in a mixed brilliant style, a choice that marries scintillation with depth, and it bears a clarity grade described as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level. Its color presents with a dark intensity that is both dramatic and refined, and its surface displays an excellent polish that allows light to dance across its facets without restraint. This garnet is entirely natural, with no enhancement, and it originates from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a land celebrated through centuries for producing gemstones of singular character. At The Natural Gemstone Company, we regard such a stone not merely as an object of adornment, but as a statement of cultivated taste and discerning ownership.

The journey of this garnet begins far from the glittering counters of boutiques, deep in the mineral rich soils of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. Miners guided by generations of knowledge and a meticulous eye extracted the rough, recognizing in its unassuming exterior the potential for exceptional beauty. Each step at the mine is performed with respect for the land and for the ancient traditions that have refined Sri Lankan gemcraft. Once unearthed, the rough arrived in the hands of local cutters and polishers who know the language of light and hue. Their first assessments determine how to reveal the stone true to its nature, decisions made to honor clarity and color while retaining carat weight. From the terraces of the mine to the benches where it was sawn and shaped, this garnet traveled through expert hands, an evolution of craft that culminates in the extraordinary specimen now presented by The Natural Gemstone Company.

The decision to employ a mixed brilliant cut for this piece was not incidental, it was deliberate. This cut allows for a masterful interplay between table brilliance and deep pavilion fire, a balancing act that reveals the garnet s inner heart while preserving its alluring dark color intensity. The cutter executed each facet with precision, producing that distinctive star like motif visible when the gem is viewed face on, a visual signature of proportion and polish aligned to perfection. The excellent polish enhances the clarity grade, ensuring that the very very slight inclusions noted at eye level remain a whisper rather than a declaration, and that light travels through the gem with a warm, enveloping glow. Because the stone has undergone no enhancement, the color you witness is unaltered, pure, and honest, a natural manifestation of the earth s chemistry and the gem s unique geological history.

At The Natural Gemstone Company, we hold rigorous standards for selection and presentation, because we understand that to possess a gemstone is to participate in its story. This garnet was evaluated with care, its 2.24 carat weight and exact dimensions recorded to inform the jeweler s design, and its clarity and polish certified by our gemologists. Such a stone invites a range of luxurious settings, from a timeless solitaire ring that proclaims confidence and restraint, to a pendant set in warm gold that draws the eye to the chest and to moments of intimate significance. Its dark color intensity lends itself to evening pieces and heritage inspired designs, yet its transparent purity allows it to be equally compelling in contemporary, minimalist creations. Ownership of this garnet signifies an appreciation for rarity, for natural beauty preserved through expert hands, and for the assurance that comes from choosing an untreated gem of distinguished origin.

We invite you to imagine this garnet at the heart of your next bespoke creation, a focal point that will speak to generations. The Natural Gemstone Company offers personalized service to guide you through choices of metal, setting, and design, and we present each stone with full documentation of its characteristics and origin. For collectors and connoisseurs who prize authenticity and provenance, this 2.24 carat Ceylon garnet offers a rare convergence of color, clarity, and craftsmanship. To own it is to own a fragment of Ceylon s storied gem legacy, refined by human skill and destined to become an heirloom. Reach out to us to begin a private consultation, and allow this exquisite garnet to become the reflection of your taste and the embodiment of a moment worth remembering.