3.85 Ct. Garnet from Tanzania

This 3.85 carat round, pinkish red garnet presents as a transparent, visually commanding gem, with exact dimensions of 8.95 x 8.94 x 6.44 mm. Cut as a mixed brilliant, the cutter has combined a brilliant facet schema on the crown with a modified pavilion structure to balance refractive return and internal contrast. The crown facets and table are calibrated to optimize scintillation and light dispersion for a stone of this depth and diameter, while the pavilion faceting reduces windowing and enhances face up color saturation. Clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, giving essentially eye clean appearance under normal viewing, with only minor natural features that do not disrupt the overall transparency or the stone s light performance. Color intensity is vivid, the pinkish red hue is evenly distributed across the table and crown, and the polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and bright surface reflections. This garnet is natural with no enhancement, originating from Tanzania, and it displays the kind of material quality and cutting discipline that experienced gemmologists and jewelers expect when seeking a high impact, untreated gemstone.

From a design and setting perspective the combination of a near nine millimeter diameter and very slightly included clarity makes this garnet particularly well suited to a statement piece. At 3.85 carats the face up size reads large enough to command attention as a center stone in a solitaire ring, a substantial pendant, or a prominent brooch. The mixed brilliant cut preserves strong return of incident light, so a prong setting that allows unobstructed light entry through the pavilion will maximize brilliance and scintillation. For clients who prefer protective security without compromising visual impact, a partial bezel that exposes the crown facets will maintain the stone s presence while guarding the girdle. The very slightly included clarity grade means that small natural inclusions will not distract from the gem s visual appeal, allowing close viewers to appreciate the natural origin without compromising the clean face up presentation required for a showpiece. Proportionally the 6.44 millimeter depth provides enough volume for saturated color without appearing deep sided when set, so designers can employ halos, split shanks, or contrasting metalwork to augment perceived scale while preserving optical performance.

When considering complementary stones and bespoke design concepts, the presence of strong, vivid pinkish red color in this garnet pairs exceptionally well with darker play of color materials such as Semi Black Opal, and The Natural Gemstone Company recommends exploring mixed gemstone layouts that exploit chromatic contrast. Semi Black Opal exhibits a dark body tone that intensifies play of color, so set as accents around a garnet center these opals will create dramatic color interplay between red body tone and shifting opal flashes in green, blue, and orange. Technically, Semi Black Opal often benefits from settings that minimize pressure during mounting, so bezel seats should be engineered to support the opal without inducing stress, and pavings should avoid high heat exposure during soldering. For jewelers planning a matched suite, the garnet s excellent polish and mixed brilliant facet arrangement will harmonize with faceted diamond melee or cabochon opal accents, depending on whether the design ethos is scintillating brilliance or lush, color forward contrast. At The Natural Gemstone Company we maintain full provenance records, offer high resolution imaging under daylight and standard gemmological illumination, and can advise on setting profiles, recommended metals, and maintenance protocols to preserve both the garnet and Semi Black Opal components for long term wear. Please contact our gem specialists for certification details, mounting recommendations, and custom design consultations.