1.05 Ct. Almandine Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Deep within the storied landscapes of Ceylon, the origin of our stunning 1.05 carat pear-shaped red almandine garnet begins. Sri Lanka, known throughout history as Ceylon, is a paradise that extends beyond its lush terrain into ancient earth layers that have formed magnificent natural treasures. It is here that this particular garnet, with dimensions of 8.32 x 5.58 x 3.08 mm, was unearthed like a hidden secret waiting to tell its story. This land has produced many gemstones that are world-renowned, each one imprinted with the essence and allure of its origins. For centuries, precious stones from Ceylon have been sought by kings and queens, trading routes stretched vast distances to capture the sparkle and magic nurtured by Ceylon's soils. This gem, designed by nature, and artfully crafted, connects you to a rich tapestry of history and earth's splendor.

Our garnet's journey from raw beauty to a dazzling stone begins in the embrace of its mixed brilliant cut. The expertise and passion of skilled artisans have transformed it to highlight its brilliant hues. With a clarity grade of very slightly included, examined at eye level, the stone reveals a nuanced dance of fiery reds. Its intense color intensity is reminiscent of a striking sunset, an eternal flame captured in a gem, expressing both energetic passion and deep-seated depth. Our craftsmen's hands at The Natural Gemstone Company guided its every facet, chiseling away remnants of its metamorphic journey, to reveal an excellent polish that lets light grace its surfaces with dazzling audacity.

What sets this almandine garnet apart is not just its resplendent features but the narrative inscribed in its core. Its ties to Ceylon imbue it with cultural and historical gravitas. In a land forged through millennia where the earth fervently creates beauty that fascinates mankind, each gemstone becomes a tribute to the earth’s choice efforts. Historically, garnets were not solely cherished as jewels but regarded as protective talismans. Possessing such a stone equates to owning a piece of earth’s fiery spirit, a personal muse that reflects light in the darkest times and ignites creativity in the brightest.

At The Natural Gemstone Company, we've grown more than gemstones; we've cultivated heritage and exquisite artistry. Our transparency, highlighted in this 1.05 carat red almandine garnet, speaks not only in clarity but in ideals. By choosing to bring a Ceylon-born stone into your collection, you partake in this embrace of nature and nurture. It is more than a cherished possession, it is a textile woven with history and artistry that is ever-evolving as it's cherished, worn, and celebrated anew.

This almandine garnet is a testament to nature’s poetry, transformed through the artistry of man. It's an emblem of Ceylon’s eternal dance with beauty, captured and transformed to let you carry a legacy steeped in timeless allure. Embrace the connection, the narrative, and the elegance of this garnet as only The Natural Gemstone Company can present. Here, within each cut and glimmer, resides a promise of untold stories and artistry that continues on with you.