7.27 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Here is a rare and striking natural red garnet, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company, a transparent cushion shaped gemstone weighing 7.27 carat, with precise dimensions of 11.70 x 10.23 x 6.50 mm, a graceful cushion silhouette that suits both classic and contemporary jewelry styles, a mixed brilliant cut that has been expertly faceted to maximize sparkle while preserving weight and depth, an eye clean clarity grade as evaluated at normal viewing distance which places this stone well above the more included garnets commonly encountered on the market, an intense color intensity that reads as a pure, vivid red rather than the brownish or brick tones often seen in lesser examples, and an excellent polish that allows light to travel freely through the stone and reveal its inner fire, unenhanced and untreated so you receive an authentic natural gem exactly as it was formed in the earth, originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka which has a long reputation for yielding well crystallized and beautifully colored garnets, this stone stands apart from many commercial garnets where clarity is sacrificed for size or where color is achieved through treatments or heating, collectors and connoisseurs will appreciate that a 7.27 carat, eye clean, untreated garnet of this hue and transparency is uncommon, and when compared to mass market substitutes this gemstone offers superior optical performance and provenance combined with genuine natural value.

Imagine this garnet formed deep within the ancient continental crust millions of years ago, long before human history began, where tectonic forces folded and heated sediments into the metamorphic rocks that host premier garnet crystals, under conditions of intense heat and pressure aluminum silicate chemistry combined with iron and trace elements to assemble the garnet structure atom by atom, the slow rhythm of geologic time allowed a well ordered crystal lattice to grow without excessive inclusions, and the particular balance of iron and other trace elements tuned the crystal to that intense red hue that now draws the eye, as mountain ranges rose and then weathered away over eons the garnet was liberated from its parent schist and carried by rivers to alluvial deposits where it lay patiently buried until modern miners working in the famed gem gravels of Ceylon recovered it, the rough was then entrusted to master cutters who studied the stone and chose a mixed brilliant approach that preserved weight while creating the scintillating crown and deep pavilion that bring out the stone s transparency and color, a meticulous polish followed to create the excellent finish that you see now, in this journey from deep earth to refined gemstone the stone endured heat pressure uplift erosion transport cutting and polishing, each stage contributing to the narrative and uniqueness that no synthetic or treated alternative can replicate.

When you compare this garnet to other red gemstones on the market the advantages become clear, against rubies this garnet often represents far better value for a similar saturated red appearance without the high premiums associated with corundum, against spinel a garnet of this size and eye clean clarity at an attractive price will appeal to buyers seeking scale and presence in a red stone, against synthetic or color treated stones this garnet s lack of enhancements and its Sri Lankan origin provide authenticity and long term desirability, the mixed brilliant cushion cut also offers greater brilliance than simple step cuts commonly used in large garnets and provides a versatile shape for rings pendants and bespoke designs, durability is sufficient for most fine jewelry uses with garnet hardness typically around the mid range for common gem materials so careful setting and occasional professional cleaning will keep it looking superb for generations, The Natural Gemstone Company sources responsibly and provides detailed information so you can make an informed choice, if you want a statement gem that combines geological story rarity natural color and clean clarity this 7.27 carat Ceylon red garnet represents a compelling balance of beauty quality and value, contact us for additional images certification options and bespoke mounting advice so this extraordinary stone can become a centerpiece in your next creation.