This vibrant 1.2 ct faceted rainbow garnet from Tenkawa Village in Nara, Japan is cut in an elegant kite-shaped design that enhances the stone’s natural lamellar diffraction. The primary face of the stone radiates an intense sherbet-orange and magenta iridescence, glowing with neon-like saturation that shifts dynamically as the angle of light changes. Smaller facets catch and reflect subtle flashes of warm undertones, adding depth and dimension to the overall optical effect.

The flat profile of the cut preserves the original geometry of the garnet while revealing its most colorful diffraction layers, a rare occurrence even among stones from this prized locality. Rainbow garnets from Nara are world-renowned for their vivid optical phenomena, but material with this level of color concentration, clarity, and symmetry is especially difficult to obtain.

This gem is a superb choice for collectors of rare optical minerals or as a centerpiece for a custom talismanic jewel that honors the beauty of natural geometry and elemental fire. Its compact yet commanding form makes it an unforgettable representation of one of Japan’s most legendary mineralogical treasures.