1.61 Ct. Rhodolite Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This purplish pink rhodolite garnet is a classic example of the qualities that discerning collectors seek, it weighs 1.61 carat, measures 6.33 x 6.33 x 5.31 mm, and is cut into a precise round shape with a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes face up fire and scintillation. The clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a designation that communicates exceptional transparency to the naked eye while acknowledging minute internal characteristics that do not detract from visual appeal. The color intensity is vivid, a balance of purplish pink tones that is exceptionally rare in this size and saturation, and the polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and clean light return. There has been no enhancement to alter color or clarity, and the gem is natural in origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region respected for producing well formed garnets and historically important gems. For setting considerations this stone is an ideal choice for a solitaire ring or a refined pendant, it sits well in both modern and classical mountings, and the mixed brilliant cut provides predictable performance under varied lighting, which is important for everyday wear.

When comparing brilliance and overall visual performance, rhodolite garnet occupies a distinctive place, its refractive index and dispersion produce lively sparkle that typically outshines common quartz based gems such as amethyst and is noticeably brighter than many tourmalines, the result is a gem that projects color while still offering lively scintillation. Against corundum gems like pink sapphire and ruby, this rhodolite offers comparable face up brilliance in many lighting conditions, because the mixed brilliant cut and vivid saturation allow the stone to reflect dramatic flashes of light, however it will not match the extreme fire of diamond due to fundamental differences in refractive index, the trade off is a rich, velvety color that corundum sometimes lacks. For an educated buyer this piece represents strong value, it combines a collectible color, eye level clarity, a precise mixed brilliant cut, and a documented origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka, The Natural Gemstone Company offers this rhodolite as a natural, unenhanced specimen that will perform beautifully in jewelry, and will also appeal to collectors who value provenance and gemological integrity.