0.96 Ct. Rhodolite Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

For centuries garnets have been treasured as emblems of courage, protection and enduring beauty, and among their many varieties rhodolite occupies a special place in the history of fine gems, admired by connoisseurs who prize its floral to raspberry tones, and its ability to bridge the worlds of classic elegance and modern color. This particular stone from The Natural Gemstone Company carries that same heritage, sourced from the storied soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka, a land whose gem lore stretches back through trade routes and royal treasuries. The oval form of the stone evokes the rounded silhouettes favored in antique jewelry while the mixed brilliant cut breathes contemporary fire into every facet, creating a gem that reads as both an heirloom and a current statement piece. When a collector seeks a gem that feels ancient in soul and current in presentation, this near one carat rhodolite answers that call, offering a tangible link to jewelry traditions of the past, and yet remaining utterly wearable for the rituals of the present.

Every technical detail of this gem underscores its exceptional nature, and rarity becomes apparent when you consider size and color together, a combination seldom found in comparable stones. This transparent purplish pink rhodolite weighs 0.96 carat, a near one carat weight that is large enough to command presence in a classic ring yet still intimate enough for refined, everyday wear, and its precise dimensions of 6.03 x 4.84 x 3.66 mm describe a perfectly balanced oval that sits well in a variety of settings. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to maximize brilliance and depth, allowing the medium intense purplish pink color to play across the facets with an inner glow that changes slightly with movement, from richer raspberry moments to softer rose flashes. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a level of clarity that preserves the gem as essentially eye clean while allowing natural character that confirms its origin in nature rather than the laboratory. The polish has been executed to an excellent standard, enabling crisp reflections and a tactile smoothness that only skilled lapidaries can achieve. Importantly for discerning buyers who value authenticity and permanence, this rhodolite has received no enhancement, a factor that enhances long term desirability and investment potential. Taken together the weight the color the cut the clarity and the lack of enhancement position this stone as a rare offering, particularly when compared to the more common red brown or deep raspberry garnets where near one carat sizes with such pure purplish pink tones and high polish are very difficult to find.

To own this rhodolite is to carry forward a tradition of jewelry that values provenance, craftsmanship and the quiet power of color, with The Natural Gemstone Company proud to present it as a piece meant to be worn and preserved. In a simple bezel or a four prong setting the oval will read as an elegant solitary stone that can be passed down for generations, while in a halo or three stone composition the medium intense purplish pink will play beautifully with diamonds or warm gold for a romantic vintage aesthetic. The dimensions make the stone particularly well suited to be placed on the ring finger where it sits with balanced presence as shown in the reference images, large enough to be noticed as a centerpiece and modest enough to pair with a lifetime of rings. For designers and clients seeking a gem that carries both historical resonance and modern clarity, this rhodolite offers a rare intersection of qualities, a natural gem from Ceylon with a character that will not fade because it was never altered, only refined by excellent cutting and polishing. If you seek guidance on settings, bespoke mounting, or certification, The Natural Gemstone Company stands ready to advise and assist, ensuring that this exceptional purplish pink rhodolite becomes not only a jewel in a collection but a living part of a family legacy.