2.27 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 2.27 carat cushion shape pinkish purple garnet, with dimensions 7.64 by 6.33 by 5.36 mm, presents an intense color intensity and an excellent polish, straight from Ceylon Sri Lanka. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes fire and scintillation, while the clarity grade of very very slightly included evaluated at eye level ensures the stone reads clean and lively in most settings. There is no enhancement, which distinguishes this gem from the many heat treated or clarity enhanced gems on the market, and its natural state is a rare offering. Compared to a classic Kashmir sapphire, known for velvety blue saturation, this garnet delivers an equally captivating, but more unusual, pinkish purple tone that is both modern and timeless. Against famous spinels and historic rubies such as the Black Prince, which often carry historic glamour but also surface reaching inclusions and old cuts, this garnet offers a fresher combination of precision cutting, lively brilliance, and an intense, eye catching hue that performs beautifully in direct and diffused light.

When you compare this gem to the Hope Diamond and other storied stones that trade on size and legend, consider that most famous gems are often heavily treated or recut for public display, which can compromise natural beauty. This Sri Lankan garnet from The Natural Gemstone Company is unenhanced and striking because of its inherent color and clarity, rather than because of human alteration. That makes it a superior choice for collectors and designers who value authenticity and long term value. Its size and cushion proportions make it versatile for engagement rings, statement rings, and pendant settings, while the mixed brilliant cut ensures exceptional sparkle relative to many historically cut gems that were optimized for weight retention rather than light return. For those comparing value, a rare pinkish purple garnet with this level of polish and no enhancements offers a more affordable route to a unique, high impact look, compared to treated sapphires and high priced rubies with similar visual presence. The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind this gem, and we invite you to choose a stone that blends historical resonance, modern cutting standards, and uncompromised natural origin.