2.43 Ct. White Opal from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.43 carat round red garnet is a study in precision cutting and color optimization, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company. The gem measures 8.24 by 8.27 by 4.78 millimeters, producing an overall depth that is approximately 58 percent of the average diameter, a proportion that favors saturated color and controlled light return. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant cut, combining a brilliant style crown with a pavilion that incorporates modified facets to balance scintillation and color saturation, producing strong facet contrast when viewed face up. The table is proportioned to allow vivid red color to dominate the face up presentation, while the crown and pavilion facet arrangement create lively internal reflections without washing out the stone. The polish is excellent, the facet junctions are well defined, and the girdle presents a consistent profile that will ease secure setting and reduce the need for extensive trimming during mounting.

From a gemological perspective this garnet displays vivid color intensity with a deep, slightly bluish red to true red hue that remains consistent across different viewing angles. Clarity is graded slightly included as evaluated at eye level, which in practice means minor natural inclusions are present but do not interrupt the overall visual appeal or light performance when set. These minute inclusions provide internal character without degrading durability or brilliance, and they confirm the natural origin of the stone. There has been no enhancement performed, and the specimen is a natural garnet from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source known for producing richly colored material with clean crystal habits. The garnet family typically exhibits a high refractive index which translates into excellent light return, and this stone exemplifies that property with strong internal reflections and an intense red face up color that reads vivid even under mixed lighting.

For gifting the technical details translate directly into presence and wearability, making this garnet an exceptional choice for someone special who appreciates the finer aspects of gemstone quality. The round mixed brilliant format is versatile for ring, pendant, or bespoke settings, and the balanced depth together with the precise cutting will give consistent fire and brilliance in everyday wear. For a sophisticated contrast consider pairing the warm red of this garnet with a White Opal as an accent stone, White Opal delivering a pale body tone and delicate play of color that offsets the garnet in both color and texture. White Opal is a hydrated silica with a luminous milky body that flashes color when light interacts with its internal silica spheres, and it is typically softer than garnet so it benefits from protective settings and gentle care. A design that positions the 2.43 carat garnet as the focal gemstone, complemented by small white opal accents set in a bezel or secure prong mount, will create a striking presentation that combines color science with wearable engineering. At The Natural Gemstone Company we prepare each gemstone with mounting considerations in mind and can advise on complementary opal sizing and setting options to ensure the finished piece is both beautiful and durable, making this garnet an outstanding and memorable gift for a person who values technical precision and timeless color.