2.73 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 2.73 carat, emerald cut, reddish pink garnet from Ceylon Sri Lanka presents a highly technical and carefully executed cut, with dimensions of 9.24 by 5.99 by 5.16 millimeters, a shallow rectangular table with well proportioned step facets, and an overall depth of approximately 68 percent calculated from the depth to the average of the length and width. The emerald cut faceting pattern produces long parallel pavilion steps and truncated corners that emphasize the stone s internal transparency and color saturation, rather than fire. The clarity is eye clean at unaided eye level, with no visible inclusions that interrupt the step facet reflections, and the polish is graded excellent, with crisp facet junctions and mirror like facet planes that yield strong linear luster. There is no enhancement, the color intensity is medium intense, and the combination of hue and saturation sits in the sweet spot for a reddish pink garnet that remains lively under a range of lighting environments.

From a lapidary and provenance perspective, this gem demonstrates precise orientation of the rough to optimize hue while conserving weight, an important consideration for garnet material where selective cutting can either mute or enhance pink red tones. The cutter has maintained symmetry across the crown and pavilion, producing evenly matched bezel and step facets that return light in broad flashes rather than pinpoint dispersion, a desirable outcome for step cut stones intended to showcase color and clarity. The girdle is consistent in thickness allowing for secure mounting without excessive removal of material during setting, a technical advantage that preserves carat weight and proportion. Origin Ceylon imparts a regional character to the crystal chemistry that can influence both hue and pleochroic tendencies, and with a hardness on the order of seven to seven point five on the Mohs scale, the stone balances everyday wearability with the need to protect the corners in a secure setting.

For custom jewelry design this emerald cut garnet responds exceptionally well to complementary gemstones and considered metal choices, because the step facets create long ribbons of color that can be contrasted or enhanced by neighboring stones. A halo of fine white brilliant diamonds will lift perceived brightness and provide scintillation that the garnet itself does not deliver in abundance, and matched tapered baguette side stones will echo the step geometry, creating a coherent architectural profile. For color contrast, small tsavorite garnets or emeralds set as accent stones along a shoulder will act as complementary greens that intensify the red component by contrast, whereas cornflower or deep royal blue sapphires will create a triadic palette that modernizes the design. For warmth and color reinforcement, an 18 karat rose gold mounting will subtlety enhance the reddish pink hue, while platinum or 18 karat white gold will present the stone in a cooler register and emphasize the clarity and step facet lines.

Design implementation notes include recommending a four or six prong mounting with clipped corner protection or a bezel with a minimal lip to preserve the visible step facets while shielding the stone in daily wear, especially for rings. In pendant applications a bar or channel set accent will allow the elongated table to read larger on the hand, and a low profile setting will emphasize the architectural appearance. For bespoke pieces from The Natural Gemstone Company we advise pairing this garnet with side stones that mirror the emerald cut s long axis, and selecting melee that is color graded consistently to avoid competing reflections. The result will be a technically coherent composition, where craftsmanship, material provenance, and facet design converge to present a transparent, medium intense reddish pink garnet in a setting that either magnifies its warmth or contrasts it for maximum visual impact, depending on the design objective.