2.88 Ct. Grossular Garnet from Madagascar

A green grossular garnet carries with it the quiet weight of history, a connection to an ancient gem family that has adorned crowns and talismans for millennia, a stone that has been prized for its durability, its color, and the way it responds to light. This particular gem speaks to that legacy with an elegance that feels at once classical and unexpectedly modern. From the warm, verdant valleys of Madagascar to the careful hands that shaped it, this garnet has remained unaltered by artificial treatments, a natural offering preserved in its original state. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor that lineage, presenting stones that celebrate geological time, the patient processes of the earth, and the human craft that reveals their beauty. Owning this green grossular garnet is to hold a piece of that continuity, a gem whose story began long before it became an ornament, and whose presence will continue to mark new chapters in a personal collection.

The gem itself is a transparent, cushion shaped grossular garnet weighing 2.88 carat, with precise dimensions of 8.31 by 7.85 by 5.36 mm, a size that balances presence with wearability. Its mixed brilliant cut has been executed to highlight the stone s innate virtues, and its excellent polish gives each facet an immaculate finish that enhances the visual experience. The color presents with medium intensity, a clear, fresh green that reads as lively and refined rather than overpowering. Clarity has been evaluated at eye level as included, and those naturally occurring inclusions are a reminder of the gem s origin, microscopic landscapes that attest to the genuine formation of crystal over geological time. The absence of any enhancement is a key attribute for collectors who prize authenticity. The combination of transparency, natural origin in Madagascar, and careful finishing make this stone rare and desirable, a genuine specimen from an island known for producing gems with distinct character.

The mixed brilliant cut is central to the way this garnet interacts with light, a cutting style that merges the scintillation of brilliant facets with the controlled depth of step facets, producing a living interplay of brightness and color. In this cushion shaped stone the crown features a pattern of triangular and kite shaped facets that catch incoming light and break it into myriad bright flashes, while the pavilion is faceted to return that light through the table in a manner that emphasizes the green tone rather than dispersing it into too much spectral flash. The result is a balance between brilliance and saturation, a face up appearance that shows even, lively sparkle without washing out the medium intensity green. The careful angles of the pavilion reduce windowing, allowing the eye to perceive consistent color across the entire face of the gem, and the excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions that act like tiny mirrors. In practical terms this means the garnet will gleam actively as the hand moves, reflecting ambient light in a way that feels alive, and offering a depth of glow when held to the light that hints at its internal structure.

There is a timelessness to a well cut grossular garnet, a quality that invites classical settings and heirloom designs, and yet this green stone also lends itself to contemporary expressions that honor simplicity and authenticity. Consider a low profile bezel for daily wear, or a refined four claw setting to allow maximum exposure to light and to showcase the mixed brilliant cut, or a halo that can add a circle of white light around the fresh green, offering contrast without obscuring the stone s natural charm. At The Natural Gemstone Company we approach each gem as a bridge between past and future, and we are available to advise on settings that will both protect the stone and amplify its legacy. This unenhanced Madagascar grossular garnet is more than a jewel, it is a piece of natural history ready to become a family treasure, a gem that will age with dignity and continue to tell the story of the earth and those who have shaped it.