1.64 Ct. Rhodolite Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This gem began its journey beneath the ancient soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka, where pockets of garnet have formed over millions of years in the island's metamorphic roots. Extracted with respect for place and tradition, this transparent rhodolite garnet weighed 1.64 carat in its rough state, and its purplish red hue already hinted at the vivid color intensity we prize. At The Natural Gemstone Company our cutters and polishers worked with that promise in mind, selecting a radiant shape that would reveal the stone's best virtues. The finished gem measures 7.94 by 5.45 by 4.34 millimeters, and its excellent polish and no enhancement status mean you are seeing its true natural beauty, the clarity grade very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, assures a clean face up appearance while preserving the authentic character of the stone.

The sparkle you see comes from the garnet's very nature, its internal crystal geometry and optical properties. Rhodolite belongs to the garnet family with a compact isometric lattice that interacts with light in a bold and even way, producing strong light return across each facet. Combined with a relatively high refractive index, this structure creates bright, lively brilliance, while the radiant cut multiplies that effect, slicing light into a lively pattern of flashes and scintillation. The precise facet arrangement and the cutter's skill create sharp facet junctions and crisp light transitions that set this stone apart, giving it a sheen and depth that often reads warmer and richer than many other gem types. Because the gem is unenhanced and expertly polished, its surface acts as a flawless mirror for color and light, inviting the eye into layers of purplish red that shift and glow as it moves.

Owning this piece is owning a story, from the Ceylon earth to the hands of artisans at The Natural Gemstone Company, all preserved in a gemstone that is honest and vibrant. Its 1.64 carat weight and compact dimensions make it versatile for a striking ring or a refined pendant, and its natural clarity and vivid color mean it requires no treatment to shine. If you are drawn to a gem with both geological provenance and crafted excellence, this radiant rhodolite offers an elegant union of nature and human skill, ready to become the centerpiece of a new chapter.