Color Change and UV Reactive Garnet from the Umba Valley, Tanzania. Displays a daylight shift from lighter tones to warm orange-red under incandescent light, and shows a striking red fluorescence under UV. Garnets from the Umba Valley are known for their unusual chemistry, which can produce both color change and fluorescence in the same stone—an uncommon combination in the gem world. These traits make these garnets highly sought after by cutters and collectors alike
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2.695 grams / 13.475 carats / 16.2 x 8.7 x 8.6 mm / eye-clean or better
Estimate: $875 - $900
