1.45 Ct. Rhodolite Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This item is a finely presented natural rhodolite garnet from Ceylon Sri Lanka, offered by The Natural Gemstone Company. The gem displays a transparent, purplish pink hue with an intense color saturation that remains consistent across the table and facets. Cut into an emerald shape, the stone presents clean, linear facet planes and a rectilinear outline that convey an air of understated elegance. The overall visual impression is one of clarity and depth, a balance between lively color and precise geometry that suits both contemporary and classic jewelry designs.

The piece is a 1.45 carat rhodolite garnet, with exact dimensions of 6.60 x 5.40 x 4.45 mm. The clarity grade is very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means the stone appears clean to unaided vision, and any inclusions are minor and do not detract from optical performance. The emerald cut and excellent polish enhance the gem by providing well defined facet junctions and even light return. There has been no enhancement applied to the stone, preserving its natural color and structural integrity. Origin Ceylon Sri Lanka is notable for producing garnets with refined color tones and consistent clarity, attributes that are evident in this specimen.

From a gemological and practical standpoint this rhodolite garnet benefits from its combination of intense color, transparent body, and a disciplined emerald cut. The step facets of the emerald cut create broad flashes of color and a lucid table area that emphasizes hue rather than scintillation. This characteristic makes the gem an excellent candidate for settings where color dominance is desired, such as a solitaire ring or a prominent pendant. The very very slightly included clarity grade assures durable performance in everyday wear when set with protective considerations, for example a bezel or prong design that secures the girdle without exposing the stone to undue impact.

When designing a custom piece around this rhodolite garnet, consider complementary gemstones and metals that either enhance the warm purplish pink tone or provide a refined contrast. For a subtle and harmonious palette, pair the garnet with small rose pink sapphires or peach morganites to create a tonal cluster that accentuates the pink component of the stone. For a high contrast and more formal aesthetic, frame the garnet with well matched colorless diamonds in a halo or three stone arrangement, particularly in a white gold or platinum setting which sharpens the stone edges and makes the purplish pink hue appear more vivid. Champagne or cognac diamonds offer a warm, vintage inspired complement when set in yellow gold, producing a layered warmth that enhances the garnet without overwhelming it. For a striking color contrast, consider a row of five to seven round tsavorite garnets or natural green tourmalines flanking the center stone, the green tones providing a lively opposition that amplifies the pink to purplish character of the rhodolite. In any custom design, attention to scale and proportion is important, use melee stones of modest size to preserve the geometrical clarity of the emerald cut, and select bezel widths or prong styles that protect the gem corners while maintaining the clean lines that define this cut. The Natural Gemstone Company can provide guidance on precise metal tones and accent stone selection to achieve either understated elegance or a more expressive, colorful composition.