{"product_id":"1-85-carats-natural-malaia-garnet-tanzania","title":"1.85 Carats | Natural Malaia Garnet - Tanzania","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial example of one of East Africa’s most distinctive garnets, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.85-carat natural Malaia Garnet from Tanzania\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e displays a rich combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraspberry, magenta, deep burgundy and vivid pink-red flashes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts multi-sided faceted cut creates a dramatic pattern of light and shadow across the stone. Bright magenta and crimson reflections emerge around the perimeter and throughout the facets, contrasting beautifully against its deeper wine-colored center. At nearly two carats, the stone also carries excellent visual presence while remaining versatile enough for a custom jewelry design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalaia—also spelled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMalaya—garnet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became known through East African gem deposits during the twentieth century. The name is associated with a Swahili expression meaning roughly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“out of the family,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e referring to garnet material that early miners encountered but could not readily place within the familiar garnet varieties of the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat unusual beginning has become part of Malaia garnet’s appeal. Rather than representing a single narrow color, these gems can display an extraordinary spectrum ranging through peach, pink, orange, raspberry, red and purple. This Tanzanian specimen sits firmly within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eraspberry-to-magenta-red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e portion of that spectrum.\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 1.85 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 Raspberry \/ Magenta-Red \/ Burgundy\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$480\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected by Casa Lugo for its distinctive East African color, near-two-carat size and individual character, this gemstone offers a striking centerpiece for a custom ring or pendant and an intriguing addition to a collection of natural garnets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rogue Valley Gem Exchange ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52406830072104,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/4059\/6008\/files\/IMG-6266.png?v=1789712848","url":"https:\/\/shop.roguevalleygemexchange.com\/products\/1-85-carats-natural-malaia-garnet-tanzania","provider":"Rogue Valley Gem Exchange ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}