2.10 Ct. Rhodolite Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This cushion shape purplish red rhodolite garnet from Ceylon Sri Lanka is a rare combination of size, color and craftsmanship, making it a standout choice for custom jewelry design. At 2.10 carats and measuring 8.71 x 7.08 x 4.02 mm, this stone strikes a perfect balance between presence and wearability, large enough to command attention as a center stone, yet streamlined enough to sit comfortably in a variety of mounts. The mixed brilliant cut enhances its internal fire and scintillation, while the excellent polish ensures crisp facet reflections that catch the light with lively brilliance. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, which means a clean and attractive appearance to the naked eye, while retaining natural character that confirms its authenticity. Color intensity is described as intense, delivering a vivid purplish red tone that reads richer than many commercial garnets, and the stone is guaranteed untreated, with no enhancement, preserving its natural origin and integrity for connoisseurs and bespoke designers alike.

Compared to common alternatives such as rubies, pink sapphires, and spinels, this rhodolite garnet presents a compelling value proposition without sacrificing beauty or durability. Rubies of comparable hue and saturation often command premiums well above what a fine rhodolite offers, and many rubies on the market are heat treated or fracture filled, whereas this garnet arrives in its natural state from a respected origin, Ceylon Sri Lanka. Pink sapphires can offer brightness, but their cooler pinks can lack the warm purplish red depth found here, and spinels, while lovely, are generally rarer in saturated purplish red tones and therefore more costly in equivalent sizes. The mixed brilliant cushion cut in this garnet optimizes light return in a way that rivals more expensive stones, producing a depth and sparkle that elevates any design. The slightly included clarity grade also adds subtle character that designers often prize, as tiny natural inclusions can create a sense of uniqueness and provenance that laboratory perfect stones cannot replicate. When considering long term value and visual impact, this rhodolite provides a rare convergence of intense color, natural origin, superior polish, and responsible pricing, making it a smarter choice for clients seeking distinctive luxury without unnecessary markups for treatments or celebrity provenance.

For custom jewelry, the dimensions and cushion shape of this gem make it exceptionally versatile, suitable for solitaire rings, halo settings, vintage inspired bezels, three stone rings or as a striking pendant centerpiece. At 8.71 x 7.08 mm and 4.02 mm in depth, it will sit well in both low profile settings for everyday wear and deeper cups that accentuate its color face up. The cushion outline is especially forgiving during design, lending itself to elegant prong work that showcases the mixed brilliant cut, as well as to modern tension mounts and custom bezel frames that protect the girdle while highlighting the stone s warm hue. Designers looking to create heirloom pieces will appreciate the stone s stability, with a hardness in the garnet family that supports regular wear while remaining easier to set and polish than softer gem materials. The absence of any enhancement speaks directly to buyers who prioritize authenticity, and the Sri Lankan origin provides a pedigree that often translates to stronger resale and sentimental value. At The Natural Gemstone Company we source and present stones with transparency and exacting standards, and this rhodolite garnet exemplifies that commitment, offering designers and private clients a naturally brilliant, beautifully proportioned gem that elevates custom creations to memorable wearable art.