2.43 Ct. Purplish Pink Garnet from Tanzania

This 2.43 carat transparent purplish pink garnet is a finely calibrated oval, measuring 8.84 by 7.31 by 4.75 millimeters, and finished with a mixed brilliant faceting style that balances scintillation and color saturation. The length to width ratio of 1.21 yields a compact oval outline that reads as classic rather than elongated, making it especially versatile for central settings where symmetry and proportion are critical. The measured pavilion depth of 4.75 millimeters produces an approximate depth percentage of 59 percent relative to the average diameter, a proportion that supports efficient light return while preserving the intensive purplish pink saturation observed across the table and crown facets. The cutter has executed a mixed brilliant scheme, with a brilliant-style crown to maximize return of white light and a controlled pavilion facet geometry to retain color depth, resulting in intense face-up color without sacrificing liveliness. Clarity has been evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, indicating inclusions are minute and do not interrupt facet junction continuity or reduce the visual transparency, while the polish is graded excellent, producing sharp facet planes and crisp, mirror-like facet reflections that accentuate the garnet family s inherent refractive performance.

For bespoke jewelry applications, the dimensions and cut proportions of this stone make it an ideal candidate for a variety of custom mounts. The near-classic oval proportions accommodate traditional four or six prong head designs that will secure the girdle with minimal intrusion upon the visible table area, preserving the stone s visual weight and color. The measured spread at 8.84 by 7.31 millimeters sits comfortably as a prominent ring center for sizes ranging from modest solitaires to more elaborate halo or three-stone configurations, and the compact L W ratio is equally suitable for pendants where balance between depth and face-up area is required. The mixed brilliant faceting yields a predictable pattern of light return, which makes it straightforward for designers to anticipate how the stone will interact with surrounding accent stones or metal contrast, and the excellent polish reduces the need for compensatory design elements to mask surface finish. For everyday wear, garnets commonly register between 6.5 and 7.5 on the Mohs scale depending on variety, and this specimen s robust faceting and secure setting considerations such as lowered bezel walls or protected prong shoulders will ensure durability in engagement rings or frequently worn pendants. Consider an east west orientation for a contemporary ring, a low-profile bezel for active wear, or a medium halo of white diamonds to provide optical contrast and visually intensify the purplish pink hue.

Provenance and treatment status are significant to discerning clients, and this garnet is natural, untreated, and originates from Tanzania, a region known for producing richly colored garnets with stable optical properties. No enhancement has been applied, so the intense color and clarity you see are native to the rough and preserved by the cutter s weight-retention strategy that produced a 2.43 carat finished gem. For custom work, the exact measurements and the controlled depth percentage are practical for setting seat planning, and we recommend providing this data to your jeweler to optimize bezel height, prong placement, and pavilion clearance relative to ring gallery or pendant bails. At The Natural Gemstone Company we can supply additional technical documentation, idealized profile diagrams, and high resolution imaging to assist in CAD integration or hand sketch development, and we can coordinate with your bench jeweler to ensure the finished mount showcases the garnet s intense purplish pink saturation and mixed brilliant sparkle. If you require matching stones, alternative cuts, or mounting recommendations tailored to a specific design brief, our gem specialists are available to advise on pairing stones for harmony in hue and contrast in brilliance.