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4.17 Ct. Red Garnet from South Africa
This loose stone ships by Sep 10
Item ID: | K28210 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.15 Width: 8.31 Height: 5.75 |
Weight: | 4.17 Ct. |
Color: help | Red |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | South Africa |
Per carat price: help | $80 |
There is a quiet authority to a gem shaped by time and earth, a feeling that has accompanied garnets since antiquity, when warriors and travelers relied on these stones for protection and rulers set them in ceremonial regalia. This beautiful transparent 4.17 carat oval red garnet carries that same lineage, and yet it feels entirely present day. Measuring 10.15 by 8.31 by 5.75 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style, and displaying a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, this stone offers a vivid color intensity and an excellent polish that honor the traditions of classical gem cutting. From its origins in South Africa to the hands of a jeweler, no enhancement has altered its natural state, allowing the original character of the mineral to speak plainly. Wearers will be reminded of firelit halls and enduring legacies, a piece that holds stories rather than fleeting trends.
In light and setting this garnet reveals a kind of brilliance that differs from more commonly referenced gems, such as diamond and ruby, and that difference is precisely what makes it stand out. Diamonds scatter white light into intense sparkle, and rubies command attention with saturated red tones, but this South African garnet combines a deep, velvety red saturation with internal luster that glows rather than glares, a warm brightness that emanates from within the stone. The mixed brilliant cut enhances return of light and contrast between facets, producing scintillation and flashes of lively red that are more intimate and collected than broad fire, and the very slightly included clarity ensures that those flashes remain uninterrupted by visible blemish at eye level. For connoisseurs who value heritage and authenticity, this garnet offers a classic presence and a timeless warmth, a gemstone that complements heirloom settings and modern designs alike. From The Natural Gemstone Company this piece is presented with provenance and care, and we welcome inquiries for bespoke mounting and consultation.
