1.29 Carats Natural Malaia Garnet - Tanzania

A distinctive East African garnet displaying a sophisticated combination of deep raspberry, burgundy and rich magenta-red tones, this 1.29-carat natural Malaia Garnet from Tanzania offers considerably more character than the traditional reds commonly associated with the garnet family.

Its elongated faceted cut creates broad areas of saturated color punctuated by vivid pink and crimson flashes as the gemstone moves through the light. Viewed from different angles, the stone transitions between darker wine-red depths and brighter raspberry highlights.

Malaia garnet has one of the more unusual histories among modern colored gemstones. First recognized in East Africa during the latter half of the twentieth century, the material did not fit neatly into the garnet varieties miners were accustomed to recovering. The name Malaia—also commonly spelled Malaya—derives from a Swahili word associated with being “out of the family” or an outsider, reflecting its unusual beginnings in the gem trade.

Today, Malaia garnets are appreciated by collectors for their broad and sometimes complex range of colors, particularly stones displaying combinations of pink, red, orange and purple.

Gemstone: Natural Malaia Garnet
Weight: 1.29 carats
Origin: Tanzania
Color: Raspberry / Magenta-Red / Burgundy
Cut: Modified Elongated Octagonal
Condition: Loose Gemstone
Price: $400

Selected for its distinctive color and individual character, this gemstone would make an excellent centerpiece for a custom ring or pendant, or an attractive addition to a collection of East African gemstones.