Malaya garnet from the Umba Valley of Tanzania. This stone has a thick natural skin that once removed during cutting, will reveal an orange/red gemstone
Malaya garnets are a pyrope–spessartite blend first recognized in the Umba Valley during the 1970s, valued for their wide color range from pinkish orange to red-orange. They are sought after in the trade for their brilliance and rarity compared to other garnet types
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4.872 grams / 24.36 carats / 19.9 x 15.1 x 8.3 mm / eye-clean or better
Estimate: $350 - $375
