1.69 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Mali Garnet Pair from West Africa

This pair of cushion shape brown Mali garnets from West Africa embodies precise gemological quality and thoughtful matching, presented by The Natural Gemstone Company. The stones weigh 0.84 carats and 0.85 carats respectively, and measure 6.12 x 4.31 x 3.32 mm and 6.15 x 4.31 x 3.30 mm, a near identical pairing ideal for matched earrings or a balanced two stone setting. Each gem is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining step and brilliant elements to optimize both color and scintillation. Clarity has been evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, preserving transparency and allowing for excellent light transmission. Color intensity is medium, offering a warm brown palette with subtle orange and pink overtones that is characteristic of high quality Mali garnet material. The finish is noted as excellent polish, and the material has been heat treated to stabilize and enhance its color consistency, an accepted enhancement that improves visual appeal while maintaining structural integrity.

The cut quality and faceting are the defining attributes that make these garnets valuable to an educated buyer, each facet meeting at precise junctions to produce controlled reflections and strong return of light. The mixed brilliant faceting creates a lively face up appearance, with crown facets dispersing light into quick scintillation and pavilion facets forming deep flashes that add perceived depth and richness. Because the pair is closely matched in weight, dimensions, and cutting style, the light display remains uniform between stones, which is critical for symmetry in fine jewelry. From a connoisseur perspective, these attributes combine to deliver a wearable gem that balances rarity and practicality, the West African origin lending provenance and desirability, the heat treatment ensuring consistent coloration, and the VVS level clarity at eye inspection offering clean windows into the stone that enhance both brilliance and fire. For designers and collectors seeking a matched, well cut pair with reliable optical performance and established treatment disclosure, these Mali garnets represent a strong choice from The Natural Gemstone Company.