1.17 Ct. Rhodolite Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This listing describes a transparent purplish pink rhodolite garnet, weighing 1.17 carats, presented in an emerald cut shape. The stone measures 7.66 by 4.14 by 3.45 millimeters, and displays a medium intense color saturation that balances purplish and pink tones. The clarity has been evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, a grade that indicates only minor internal characteristics that do not materially affect transparency or visual appeal. The gem has an excellent polish, enhancing facet definition and mirror like surfaces, and it is free of any enhancements. The origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and provenance from this region is consistent with high quality rhodolite material. The Natural Gemstone Company provides this gem with full disclosure of its weight, dimensions, cut, clarity, color intensity, polish, enhancement status, and origin.

Optically, the emerald cut emphasizes color and depth through its step facets and broad table, producing a clear, architectural appearance rather than a scintillating display of small white flashes. In natural daylight with balanced neutral white lighting, the gem presents a true purplish pink hue with even color distribution across the table and crown, and subtle internal reflections that convey depth. Under warm incandescent lighting or warm LED sources, the stone will lean slightly toward a richer, redder purple, as the warmer spectrum enhances the red component of the color, resulting in a warmer overall impression. Under cool white LED or fluorescent lighting, the color will read slightly brighter and more fuchsia, with cooler tones accentuated and the stone appearing more vivid in the pink range. In low light or candlelit conditions, the emerald cut tends to reveal deeper, more saturated tones, while the excellent polish maintains clean facet lines and defined flashes along the step facets, producing a refined, luminous presence even at modest light levels.

For practical use and setting considerations, the gem combines attractive proportions and durable characteristics suitable for a range of jewelry types. Rhodolite garnet typically offers a hardness that supports daily wear in rings, pendants, and earrings when set with appropriate protective measures, and the emerald cut proportions of this piece are well suited to a bezel or four prong mounting that supports the corners and preserves the straight lines of the cut. The elongated 7.66 by 4.14 millimeter shape allows the stone to read larger than its carat weight might suggest, making it an efficient choice for solitaire rings or as the center of a bespoke three stone arrangement. The very very slightly included clarity grade supports clean light transmission, which, together with the excellent polish, maximizes color uniformity and light return. The documented origin of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, adds a level of provenance that collectors and designers will appreciate, and The Natural Gemstone Company stands behind the factual presentation of the gem, including its unenhanced status, for incorporation into carefully considered designs.