Description
From the gem-rich lands of Elahera, Sri Lanka, comes a rare pairing of natural garnet roughs that beautifully capture the essence of Earth’s geological artistry. This parcel, weighing 12.25 carats and 8.12 carats, showcases the unique mix of Pyrope-Almandine and Rhodolite Garnet, two varieties highly prized for their striking red to purplish-red hues. With dimensions of 15.6 × 12.8 × 6.7 mm and 14.9 × 10.5 × 7.4 mm, these rough crystals hold excellent cutting potential for fine-quality gemstones.
Both stones are natural and unheated, ensuring their colors and properties remain pure and untouched. Their clarity is rated VS, meaning they contain only very slight inclusions visible under magnification but remain clean to the naked eye. As rough crystals, they still carry the natural pressure marks—a geological fingerprint from their formation deep within Earth’s crust under immense heat and pressure. These features are not flaws but rather authentic reminders of the gems’ natural origins.
Sri Lanka, historically known as Ceylon, is celebrated worldwide for producing some of the finest sapphires, spinels, and garnets. The Elahera mining region, in particular, is renowned for its gem diversity and consistent production of high-quality stones. Garnets from this area are treasured for their vibrant brilliance and durability, making them ideal candidates for jewelry once faceted.
Whether you are a gem cutter, dealer, or collector, these garnet roughs offer both investment value and artistic potential. Cut into brilliant gems, they will reveal fiery red flashes and purplish undertones unique to the Pyrope-Almandine and Rhodolite combination. Collectors, on the other hand, may appreciate them in their natural form, as fine mineral specimens representing Sri Lanka’s rich gemological heritage.
At City of Gem, we take pride in sourcing directly from the mining regions, ensuring authenticity and traceability. This pair of garnet roughs is not just a purchase—it is a piece of Sri Lanka’s timeless gem story, ready to be shaped into treasures of brilliance and beauty.
