At 1.815 carats, this Russian demantoid garnet sits at the threshold of two carats, a size where fine Ural demantoid becomes extraordinarily scarce. It comes from the historic Poldnevskoye deposit in the Ural Mountains, one of the classic sources of Russian demantoid, whose output has become increasingly limited in recent years. The stone shows a juicy, saturated green, fresh and vibrant, filling the full 7.30 mm face with confident color. Across the table spreads a beautifully formed horsetail, its fine fibers fanning outward like brushstrokes. It is the defining inclusion of Russian demantoid and a natural fingerprint that cannot be imitated. The round brilliant is Russian cut, measuring 7.30 × 7.30 × 4.72 mm. Its generous diameter gives a commanding presence on the hand, and the precise faceting keeps the green bright and full of life. In person the stone sparkles intensely, throwing vivid flashes of orange, red and green fire with every movement. That is the hallmark dispersion of demantoid, a stronger fire than diamond’s. It is natural and untreated, confirmed by the Marianovich Gems Certificate of Authenticity. Near two-carat weight, saturated color, a classic horsetail and Poldnevskoye provenance make this a rare collector-grade Ural demantoid and a strong investment gemstone, a natural centerpiece for a statement ring or a museum-worthy pendant.
