1.56 Carats | Natural Malaia Garnet - Tanzania

A distinctive East African gemstone with unmistakable natural character, this 1.56-carat natural Malaia Garnet from Tanzania displays a rich combination of raspberry red, crimson, burgundy and warm red-pink tones.

The stone features an unconventional fancy faceted cut, producing broad geometric reflections alongside sharper flashes of red as it moves through the light. Its deeper burgundy areas provide contrast against brighter crimson and raspberry reflections, creating a bold and individual appearance.

Visible natural inclusions are intentionally left apparent rather than concealed in the presentation photography. These internal characteristics are part of the stone itself and can be seen particularly well under magnification, giving the buyer a transparent view of the gemstone being offered.

Malaia—also spelled Malaya—garnet became known through the gem fields of East Africa during the twentieth century. Its name is associated with a Swahili expression meaning roughly “out of the family,” reflecting garnet material that initially did not fit neatly within the varieties familiar to miners. Malaia garnets are now recognized for their unusually diverse palette, ranging through peach, orange, pink, raspberry, red and purple combinations.

Gemstone: Natural Malaia Garnet
Weight: 1.56 carats
Origin: Tanzania
Color: Raspberry Red / Crimson / Burgundy
Cut: Modified Fancy Faceted Cut
Clarity: Naturally Included
Condition: Loose Gemstone
Price: $425

Selected by Casa Lugo for its saturated East African color, unconventional faceting and natural internal character, this 1.56-carat Malaia Garnet offers a one-of-a-kind centerpiece for a custom jewelry design or an intriguing addition to a natural garnet collection.