{"product_id":"1-49-carats-natural-malaia-garnet-tanzania","title":"1.49 Carats | Natural Malaia Garnet - Tanzania","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA richly saturated East African gemstone, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.49-carat natural Malaia Garnet from Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presents a commanding combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep crimson, burgundy and vivid red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with brilliant scarlet flashes appearing across its facets as the stone moves through the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive multi-sided faceted cut creates a bold geometric pattern across the face of the gemstone. Its deeper central tone provides dramatic contrast against the brighter red reflections along the crown and perimeter, giving the stone a noticeably different personality from the lighter pink and peach varieties of Malaia garnet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalaia—also spelled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalaya—garnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e emerged from the gem fields of East Africa during the twentieth century. Its name is associated with a Swahili expression meaning roughly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“out of the family,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reflecting how the material initially did not fit neatly into the garnet varieties familiar to miners at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat unusual origin is fitting for a garnet known for remarkable color diversity. Malaia garnets can occur in shades ranging from peach and pink through orange, raspberry, red and purple. This Tanzanian specimen represents the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeeper red side of the Malaia spectrum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering a classic yet distinctive appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural Malaia Garnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.49 carats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep Crimson \/ Burgundy Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Modified Multi-Sided Faceted Cut\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Loose Gemstone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$450\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected by Casa Lugo for its saturated color, dramatic faceting and individual East African character, this gemstone would make a striking centerpiece for a custom ring or pendant or a distinctive addition to a natural garnet collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rogue Valley Gem Exchange ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52406840688936,"sku":null,"price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4059\/6008\/files\/IMG-6270.png?v=1789713250","url":"https:\/\/shop.roguevalleygemexchange.com\/products\/1-49-carats-natural-malaia-garnet-tanzania","provider":"Rogue Valley Gem Exchange ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}