4.16 Ct. Garnet from Madagascar

A rare and exceptional transparent red garnet weighing 4.16 carats, fashioned into a cushion shape with precise dimensions of 8.85 x 8.73 x 6.51 mm, this gem arrives as a singular statement of natural beauty and artisanal finish. Cut with a checkerboard facet pattern across its crown, the stone displays a tapestry of broad reflective planes that catch the eye with every subtle turn, while maintaining a clarity grade of eye clean when viewed at eye level. The vivid color intensity is immediate and pure, a saturated red that conveys warmth and depth without any artificial enhancement, as this garnet is entirely natural with no treatment, and originates from the storied deposits of Madagascar. An excellent polish completes the presentation, lending mirror like surfaces and crisp facet junctions that maximize both face up brilliance and internal glow, qualities that we at The Natural Gemstone Company reserve for only the most select offerings.

When compared to other garnets in its family, this Madagascar cushion stands apart in its manner of reflection and presence. The checkerboard cut produces larger, more liquid flashes and a broader play of light than many standard brilliant cuts, which tend to manifest finer scintillation but less bold surface flash. Against common almandine and pyrope examples, which often read darker and more velvety in hand, this stone offers a brighter face up appearance and increased contrast between light and shadow, enhancing perceived luminosity. Compared with rhodolite varieties that lean toward pinkish tones, this specimen maintains a truer, more intense red that refracts a warmer, richer spectrum. Its polish and uninterrupted clarity allow light to travel and reflect freely within the gem, yielding a lively internal reflection that rivals the best of the garnet category while remaining distinctly its own. Offered in extremely limited quantity by The Natural Gemstone Company, this cushion shaped Madagascar garnet is a bespoke treasure for collectors and connoisseurs who seek an elite, unaltered gemstone with commanding visual impact.