Umbalite Garnet from Tanzania: A Short-Lived Sensation
It didn’t take long for dealers in Arusha to take notice—rough garnet with a vivid glow and Mahenge-like intensity had hit the market. The excitement was immediate, and supply was snapped up almost as fast as it appeared. We managed to secure a handful before prices soared and word got out. Now, just months later, whispers suggest the source has already run dry, leaving collectors chasing the few pieces that made it out
3 pieces / 4.277 grams / 21.385 carats / 7.13 carats average / eye-clean or better
This will facet a significant gemstone- the rough is perfectly proportioned
Estimate: $465 - $495
