2.52 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

As a curated offering from The Natural Gemstone Company, this rare red garnet presents a level of beauty and provenance that will appeal to collectors and connoisseurs who seek something exceptional, limited, and wholly natural. We present a single transparent oval garnet weighing 2.52 carat, with elegant dimensions of 9.33 x 6.27 x 5.21 millimeters. Expertly fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, the stone exhibits a precise balance of sparkle and depth, and its clarity is described as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level. The color intensity is dark, a saturated, velvety red that reads as both regal and intensely private, and the polish is excellent, allowing light to dance from the pavilion to the table with a rich warmth. Importantly, this garnet has not undergone any enhancement, preserving the integrity of its origin in Ceylon in Sri Lanka, a provenance that brings a storied elegance and a rare geographic signature to the gem.

Viewed in hand or set within jewelry, this garnet communicates presence without ostentation, a deep red that shifts between ruby like heart notes and garnet specific undertones as it moves. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to maximize scintillation while maintaining the large, open oval face, making the gem appear larger than its weight might suggest when mounted. At 9.33 by 6.27 millimeters the proportions are classically wearable for a range of settings, from a solitary pendant to an aristocratic cocktail ring. The very very slightly included clarity gives the gem a natural character, a subtle fingerprint of its formation, visible only to trained eyes under magnification and otherwise presenting a clean, vivid field of color to admirers. The excellent polish underscores the gem cutter s skill, producing crisp facet junctions and a mirror like finish that intensifies the visual depth of the stone.

Beyond its visual allure, durability is an important consideration for fine gems, and garnet performs admirably in everyday settings. On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness commonly used to compare gemstone toughness, garnets typically range around seven to seven and a half depending on species, and red almandine garnets are generally about seven to seven and a half. To put this in perspective, garnet is harder than common jewelry materials such as glass and many silicate gemstones, it is comparable to quartz which is rated seven, and it is less hard than topaz at eight, sapphire at nine, and diamond at ten. This ranking means that a garnet of this grade is robust enough for rings, pendants, and earrings with normal wear, offering reliable resistance to scratches that might mar softer stones. Practical care still matters, and we recommend sensible protection from sharp blows and harsh chemicals, mindful storage separate from harder gemstones, and professional cleaning when needed to preserve the stone s surface and lustre during decades of wear.

Owning this Ceylon origin garnet from The Natural Gemstone Company places you in a select circle of patrons who appreciate genuine, untreated stones with traceable heritage and remarkable character. Because we prioritize authenticity and rarity, stones of this quality and provenance are offered in very limited quantities, and each gem is presented with documentation of its natural state and origin. This garnet is not a mass produced item, it is an individual work of nature and craft, ready to be set into a bespoke piece that will become an heirloom. If you seek a statement piece that is both durable and intimate in its rarity, contact The Natural Gemstone Company to discuss commissioned settings, private viewings, or bespoke mounting options tailored to your aesthetic. Owning this gem is an invitation to enjoy an exclusive moment of natural splendor, a rare, unenhanced red garnet from Ceylon that will be passed down as a treasured piece of beauty and provenance.