| Weight | 5.89 Ct |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.11 × 9.31 × 5.90 mm |
| Variety | Rhodolite Garnet |
| Treatment | Unheated |
| Shape | oval mixed cut |
| Mining Location | Elahera village around mining in Sri Lanka |
| Color | Purplish Red |
| Certification | Gem Certified |
This 5.89 carat natural Rhodolite Garnet, commonly known in the gemstone trade as Elahera Garnet, is sourced from Elahera village around mining in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, widely known as the gem island, has been producing high-quality gemstones for centuries and remains an important source of garnets, sapphires, spinels, and other fine minerals.
The gemstone measures 12.11 × 9.31 × 5.90 mm and is fashioned in an elegant oval mixed cut, designed to maximize brilliance and maintain balanced proportions. The stone displays a purplish-red color, a classic tone associated with fine rhodolite garnets.
This gemstone is natural and certified, confirming its identity as Rhodolite Garnet, a variety of the garnet mineral family. The gem shows clean transparency with strong internal reflections, allowing light to move effectively through the facets.
Rhodolite garnets are typically composed of a mixture of pyrope and almandine garnet species, producing the attractive purplish-red color that makes this variety popular in jewelry. Garnets rank 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making them suitable for a wide range of jewelry designs including rings, pendants, and collector pieces.
Gemstones from the Elahera mining region in Sri Lanka are known among gem dealers for their lively color and good clarity. Larger stones such as this are particularly desirable for jewelers and collectors looking for natural garnets with strong visual presence.
This gemstone is suitable for:
* custom jewelry manufacturing
* rings and pendants
* gemstone collections
* dealer inventory
* unique center stones for jewelry designs
Gemstone Details
Gemstone: Natural Rhodolite Garnet
Variety: Rhodolite
Weight: 5.89 ct
Dimensions: 12.11 × 9.31 × 5.90 mm
Shape / Cut: Oval Mixed Cut
Color: Purplish Red
Species: Natural Garnet
Origin: Elahera village around mining in Sri Lanka
Certification: Gem Certified
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. This is a natural Rhodolite Garnet sourced from Sri Lanka.
No treatment is indicated. The gemstone is considered natural in color and structure.
The stone comes from Elahera village around mining in Sri Lanka, a well-known gemstone producing region.
Yes. Garnets are durable gemstones commonly used in rings, pendants, and custom jewelry designs.
Sri Lanka has a long gemstone mining tradition and is known for producing stones with excellent clarity, natural color, and reliable gem quality.
Yes. This gemstone is fully cut and suitable for custom jewelry settings or collector pieces.
