15.11 ct. Rhodolite Garnet
Color: Dark Reddish-Purple
Clarity: Eye Clean
Origin: Sri Lanka
Cut: Oval Portuguese
Treatments: None
Measurements: 14.5 x 11.8 mm
It would be difficult to imagine a more classic gem material than a fine Sri Lankan Rhodolite garnet. Gems of this type have been coming from the gravels of Sri Lanka for centuries. This is a completely clean gem of fine reddish-purple color - what is more, the cutting is excellent; a full portuguese-type cushion shape. Nudging toward the darker end of the spectrum (largely due to the impressive size) the stone has great color and still retains its brilliance. One of the very few completely natural, sizable and untreated gem materials that can still be had at a relatively affordable price. A nice, clean larger stone.