5.09 Ct. Garnet from Tanzania

If you are searching for a single stone that answers the call for both timeless elegance and enduring value, this transparent 5.09 carat cushion shape reddish purple garnet from Tanzania is the perfect solution, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company. You will appreciate the precise proportions, with dimensions of 10.81 x 8.86 x 6.83 mm, which sit beautifully in a variety of settings, and the checkerboard cut, designed to amplify fire and scintillation while offering a contemporary, faceted surface that catches light from every angle. Evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distance, this garnet shows no visible inclusions to the naked eye, and its intense color intensity communicates a deep, sophisticated presence without appearing heavy. The excellent polish produces crisp facet junctions and a smooth surface that enhances the stone, and the transparent body ensures that light travels freely through the gem, creating a lively and engaging face up presentation. This garnet has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement that intensifies color in a way that respects natural character while improving wearability and aesthetic consistency.

Owning this garnet is an investment in beauty and craftsmanship that goes beyond simple adornment, because the stone represents a considered choice for collectors, designers, and those seeking the ideal engagement ring, and it resolves the search for a truly special center gem. The cutter has balanced weight retention with optimal light performance, delivering a substantial 5.09 carat presence in a wearable cushion shape that makes an immediate visual statement. As a rare, well cut garnet from Tanzania, it holds collectible appeal through its origin story and its combination of size, clarity, and hue, while its heat treatment is fully disclosed and enhances long term desirability. When set in a bespoke ring designed by The Natural Gemstone Company, this garnet becomes a daily wearable heirloom, or a centerpiece in a museum quality collection, each facet reflecting careful human skill and centuries of gemological heritage. If your desire is to end the search with a gem that satisfies the eye, sustains emotional value, and offers prudent collectible potential, this checkerboard cushion garnet is the answer, and we are ready to assist with setting recommendations, custom design options, and secure delivery to ensure this exceptional stone joins your collection with confidence and pleasure.