Natural Almandine Garnet · 1.163 ct · Oval · Unheated

This natural Almandine Garnet is a refined 1.163 carat gemstone displaying a rich deep red to wine-red body colour with attractive orangy-red flashes visible under stronger direct illumination. Its classic oval mixed cut gives the stone a balanced appearance while allowing its saturated colour and natural brilliance to remain the main visual focus.

Measuring approximately 6.5 × 5.1 × 3.5 mm, the gemstone has good proportions for a wide range of jewellery applications, including rings, pendants and bespoke designs. The polish and symmetry are both good, while the lustre ranges from good to very good depending on the viewing angle and lighting conditions.

The stone has a clarity comparable to I1, with natural internal inclusions visible under magnification and, in certain lighting conditions, also noticeable to the unaided eye. These inclusions are consistent with a naturally formed Garnet and contribute to the individual identity of the gemstone without removing its strong overall colour appeal.

Its most distinctive characteristic is the interaction between its darker wine-red body colour and the brighter red to orangy-red reflections that become more apparent under direct light. This gives the gemstone more visual depth than a uniformly dark red Garnet and creates an attractive change in appearance between softer indoor lighting and stronger illumination.

No indications of heating or other treatments have been observed. The gemstone is therefore presented as a natural, untreated Almandine Garnet.

This 1.163 ct natural Almandine Garnet stands out for its deep wine-red colour combined with brighter orangy-red reflections that become particularly visible under direct illumination. The cut, polish and symmetry are good, while the lustre ranges from good to very good. Its natural inclusions are visible and form part of the gemstone’s individual character, while the saturated red colour remains the dominant visual feature.