2.27 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This extraordinary round red garnet arrives to you steeped in centuries of history and refined by nature into a gem of enduring beauty. Sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a land famed for supplying gemstones to ancient courts and royal treasuries, this transparent garnet carries the legacy of classical jewelry, signet stones, and talismanic adornment. Weighing 2.27 carat, and precisely measured at 8.17 x 8.20 x 4.35 mm, the stone presents a harmonious balance of size and proportion that makes it ideal for a signature ring or a timeless pendant. The mixed brilliant cut restores and amplifies the stone s inner fire, while the very slightly included clarity grade as evaluated at eye level assures that the gem remains visually clean and lively. With no enhancement applied, the color and clarity are wholly natural, offering an authentic connection to the geologic story that shaped it.

The piece is finished with an excellent polish that highlights a vivid red color intensity, a hue that has drawn admiration through generations for its warmth and depth. This is a garnet that embodies classic design principles, a jewel that will pair seamlessly with both heritage settings and contemporary mounts. The mixed brilliant cut creates a play of facets that alternately concentrate and scatter light, producing a deep, luminous red with flashes of brighter red at each turn. For those who value provenance and authenticity, this gem from The Natural Gemstone Company is a rare find, being wholly natural and untreated, and representative of the storied gem materials that have been mined and cherished in Sri Lanka for millennia. Placed in a four prong solitaire, a low halo, or a bezel with a vintage profile, the stone will read as both historic and fresh, a true heirloom in the making.

Beyond its aesthetic virtues, this garnet is admirably suited to daily wear, combining durable mineral properties with a resilient cut and polish. Garnets commonly score around 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness, which places them well above many common gems and means they withstand daily activities when set with thoughtful protection. The stone s toughness and the depth of the pavilion, coupled with the robust mixed brilliant faceting, reduce the risk of chipping when the gem is set in a secure mounting. For ring wearers, we recommend settings that protect the girdle and crown, such as a slightly raised bezel or a secure prong design, to preserve the polish and to minimize exposure to hard knocks. Routine care is straightforward, warm soapy water and a soft brush will maintain the polish and keep the facets sparkling, and periodic professional inspections will ensure settings remain secure. As with all treasured pieces, avoiding harsh chemicals and extreme temperature changes will prolong the gem s life. With The Natural Gemstone Company offering this natural, untreated red garnet, you acquire not only a gem of remarkable color and provenance, but a durable and faithful companion for everyday elegance.