1.19 Ct. Rhodolite Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This purplish red rhodolite garnet begins its story far below the surface of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where heat and pressure over millennia coaxed aluminum and silica rich minerals into crystalline form. From those ancient metamorphic veins the rough stones were recovered by hands that know the land, by miners and cutters who work with respect for long standing traditions in gem producing regions. The name rhodolite means rose stone in Greek, and here that meaning comes alive in a vivid color intensity that balances pink and red in perfect sympathy. This particular specimen, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, weighs 1.19 carat and measures 6.32 x 5.43 x 4.42 mm, a transparent oval that carries the warmth of its origin and the quiet story of Ceylonese geology and craft. The gem is unenhanced, and that honest provenance is part of its appeal, a direct thread from the earth into a finished jewel.

The cutter chose a mixed brilliant approach to reveal the gem at its most luminous, marrying a brilliant style crown with a faceted pavilion designed to return light with maximum intensity. The oval outline lengthens the appearance of color, concentrating the purplish red across a pleasing table while the brilliant crown facets break white light into flashes and the pavilion facets gather and return that light as brilliant fire. At an eye level inspection the stone is eye clean, so there is nothing to interrupt the passage of light through the body of the gem, and the excellent polish on each facet creates crisp, mirror like surfaces that enhance both brilliance and scintillation. The mixed brilliant cut also moderates the play of tone, preventing dark windows in the center and avoiding excessive light leakage that would mute saturation. The result is an active face up personality, where flashes of pink and red shift with movement, and where every turn of the hand reveals new layering of hue and sparkle. The balance of facet angles is subtle, and the interplay between crown height, pavilion depth, and oval length creates a dynamic that flatters the vivid color intensity rather than overwhelming it.

When set into jewelry the stone will feel both intimate and bold, suitable for a refined solitaire ring or as the central gem in a bespoke pendant. The oval silhouette sits comfortably on the finger, and the 1.19 carat weight keeps the presence elegant without overpowering everyday wear. Because the garnet is unenhanced and comes from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, it carries a narrative that appeals to collectors and to those who value natural origin and thoughtful craftsmanship. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this rhodolite not just as a material object, but as the continuation of a journey that began in ancient rock, passed through skilled hands, and now waits to be set into a personal story. If you are seeking a gemstone that combines vivid natural color, clear transparency at eye level, and a cut that actively works to maximize light performance, this oval purplish red rhodolite garnet embodies those qualities with warmth and enduring beauty.