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3.13 Ct. Purplish Red Garnet from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by May 31
Item ID: | K23953 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.24 Width: 7.33 Height: 5.08 |
Weight: | 3.13 Ct. |
Color: help | Purplish Red |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Radiant |
Cut: | Radiant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $100 |
From the sun warmed hills of Tanzania to the bench of our master cutters, this purplish red garnet tells a story of earth and craft. Mined in small alluvial deposits in Tanzania, the rough crystal was selected for its transparency and potential for color, then guided to a precise radiant cut to maximize its internal fire and flash. Weighing 3.13 carats and measuring 8.24 by 7.33 by 5.08 mm, this transparent stone was shaped into a radiant form that balances step facets and brilliant pavilion angles, producing lively reflections. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity is eye clean, a testimony to the gemological quality of the material and the careful choice of rough. With intense color intensity and an excellent polish applied by experienced hands, the gem reaches its full visual potential without any enhancement, a pure and honest expression of its origin. At The Natural Gemstone Company we document each stage of this transformation, from mine to table, so the wearer can connect with the land and the people who brought this garnet to light.
As you consider this 3.13 carat purplish red garnet, imagine its versatility, moving easily from casual to formal settings. Set in a simple bezel or a sleek four prong mount it becomes an elegant everyday companion, warming denim and linen with a subtle glow. Elevated in a halo or paired with diamonds and white metal, its intense hue becomes a centerpiece for evening gowns and special occasions, commanding attention with a refined presence. The radiant cut creates broad flashes that play with both natural daylight and artificial lighting, making this gem equally compelling at a cafe or a gala. Its eye clean clarity and excellent polish mean the stone needs little maintenance beyond thoughtful care, and because it is natural and untreated, it offers the authenticity prized by collectors. At The Natural Gemstone Company we welcome questions about mounting options, custom designs, and care, and we stand behind the story of this garnet from Tanzania to the finished treasure ready to join your collection.
