2.35 Ct. Rhodolite Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the gem gravels of Ceylon this pinkish purple rhodolite garnet began its journey, formed over millennia in the island geology where heat and pressure coaxed chromium and manganese into a living color. Generations of Sri Lankan miners brought the rough to daylight, where cutters at The Natural Gemstone Company studied each angle to release the stone s best qualities. The rough was meticulously oriented and fashioned into an elegant oval, measuring 8.87 by 6.99 by 4.63 millimeters and weighing 2.35 carats. The choice of a mixed brilliant cut was deliberate, balancing face up color with internal brilliance, and every facet was refined to an excellent polish. No enhancement was applied, so the gem remains a pure expression of its origin, a medium intense pinkish purple that carries both the island s mineral story and the patient hands that shaped it.

What transforms this garnet into a jewel that captivates from every perspective is the harmony between its clarity, cut, and polish. With a clarity grade of very very slightly included evaluated at eye level the stone appears visually clean to the naked eye, allowing light to pass through with minimal interruption and producing lively flashes of purplish pink across the crown. The mixed brilliant facets scatter light into scintillation and depth, while the excellent polish turns each surface into a crisp mirror, intensifying color and contrast with every tilt. In a setting the oval proportions and the 2.35 carat presence sit beautifully on the hand, offering both bold color and refined wearability. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor natural provenance and skilled craftsmanship, and this Ceylon rhodolite embodies that commitment, offering a narrative of place and making. Picture it catching morning sun, revealing layered tones and internal fire, or reflecting warm lamp light in the evening, each view telling the story of the mine, the cutter, and the moment it becomes a treasured piece.