7.55 Ct. Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the verdant hills of Ceylon comes a story written in mineral and light, a story that becomes very personal when you hold this pink garnet to the light. Formed deep within the earth over untold ages, this transparent cushion shaped gem began as rough crystal in Sri Lanka, a place revered for its long history of gem lore and refined cutting. Skilled hands selected the rough for its intense color, and the artisan cutter then coaxed out its fire with a mixed brilliant cut that balances broad, luminous facets and precise, scintillating pavements. At 7.55 carats, and measuring 11.76 x 9.41 x 7.16 mm, this garnet sits comfortably as a statement stone that still respects the grace of classical jewelry. The clarity grades as very very slightly included at eye level, a testament to the stone s inherent purity, and the polish is excellent, a final stage of craftsmanship that allows the intense pink to breathe and glow without obstruction. No enhancement has been applied to alter its natural color, leaving the gem honest and true to the land from which it came.

Beyond its beauty, this garnet offers reassuring durability for wear, placing it within a practical context for everyday jewelry. Garnets generally range from 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, and this specimen sits toward the upper part of that spectrum, around 7 to 7.5, making it harder and more scratch resistant than many common gem materials such as opal and many varieties of quartz, which are at 7, yet not quite as hard as topaz at 8, sapphire and ruby at 9, or diamond at 10. This balance of resilience and warm brilliance makes the stone suitable for rings, pendants, and heirloom pieces when set with proper care, and the excellent polish helps protect the surface from everyday wear. The pink hue carries cultural echoes of love, vitality, and protection, qualities long associated with garnet across many traditions, and wearing this gem is a way to carry a touch of Ceylonese geology and heritage with you. For those seeking an honest, finely made, and naturally intense pink garnet, The Natural Gemstone Company presents this 7.55 carat cushion gem as a rare opportunity to own a stone with provenance, personality, and the story of earth and artisan made visible in every facet.