This 1.49 ct round brilliant demantoid garnet is a truly exceptional stone from the Ural Mountains of Russia—the original and most iconic source of this rare garnet variety. With a richly saturated, electric green hue, it represents the top color spectrum for Uralian demantoid—intense, vibrant, and alive with fire.

The gem is beautifully cut to precision, and at its heart lies one of the most coveted phenomena in the gem world: a classic radial burst of golden horsetail inclusions, fanning out gracefully from the culet like a celestial firework. These fine chrysotile inclusions are exclusive to Ural material and are considered not flaws but prized markers of origin, enhancing both the gem's value and its story.

The Ural Mountains have produced demantoid garnets since the mid-19th century, and stones from this region were once favored by Fabergé and the Russian imperial court. Their unmatched brilliance, color, and distinctive inclusions set them apart from all other demantoid sources worldwide. Stones of this quality and clarity, especially with visible horsetail inclusions, are becoming increasingly rare due to limited remaining production.

A truly important collector’s gem—museum-grade in both origin and execution.