Natural Almandine Garnet – 2.52ct – Sri Lanka (Unheated)

A deeply seductive, unheated almandine garnet from the ancient gem gravels of Sri Lanka (Ceylon). This richly saturated oval reveals that classic blood-red to violet-red body colour almandine is famous for, with strong crimson flashes that ignite in almost any light – pure, natural intensity with no heat or treatment whatsoever.

Precision-cut in a crisp oval measuring 9.0 × 7.0 × 4.5 mm, it delivers bold scintillation and a clean, glassy lustre. Clarity is an impressive VS – completely eye-clean with only very minor feathers and crystals visible under magnification, exactly what you want in a genuine, untreated garnet of this size and depth.

Sri Lankan almandine garnets of this quality and colour saturation have become increasingly difficult to source in recent years, especially in unheated condition. This stone offers exceptional value for its size, colour, and pedigree – perfect as a striking centrepiece in a ring or pendant, or as a collector-grade example of one of nature’s most enduring red gems.

• Weight: 2.52 carat
• Dimensions: 9.0 × 7.0 × 4.5 mm
• Shape: Oval brilliant / step-cut crown
• Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
• Colour: Deep violet-red with strong crimson flashes
• Clarity: VS (eye-clean)
• Treatment: None – 100 % natural & unheated