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3.42 Ct. Pinkish Red Garnet from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Aug 28
Item ID: | K26930 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.22 Width: 7.78 Height: 5.14 |
Weight: | 3.42 Ct. |
Color: help | Pinkish Red |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Emerald Cut |
Cut: | Emerald Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $264 |
The Natural Gemstone Company is pleased to present a striking transparent 3.42 carat pinkish red garnet, fashioned in a classic emerald cut, with dimensions of 9.22 by 7.78 by 5.14 millimeters. This gem displays an intense color intensity and an excellent polish, and it is completely natural with no enhancement, originating from Tanzania. The combination of a substantial 3.42 carat weight and the clean, geometric lines of the emerald cut makes this stone immediately eye catching, while its transparent clarity allows the rich pinkish red hue to read with vibrant saturation in both daylight and evening light.
From a grading perspective this garnet is evaluated at slightly included at eye level, which means that while minor inclusions are present, they do not detract from the gem’s overall visual impact when set in jewelry. Slight inclusions often occur as natural fingerprint like features or tiny crystals that attest to the stone’s authenticity and natural origin, and they typically do not affect toughness or wearability for everyday jewelry. The emerald cut emphasizes color and clarity by presenting a broad table that showcases the gem’s intense color, and the excellent polish further enhances light reflection and surface luster. The measured proportions of this stone, with a well balanced depth, provide an ideal canvas for designers seeking a bold center stone that still offers refined elegance.
For the educated buyer seeking a statement piece this garnet offers a compelling blend of size, color, and natural provenance. At 3.42 carats and nearly ten by eight millimeters face up, it commands presence in a ring, pendant, or cocktail piece without being ostentatious, and its emerald cut produces a sophisticated, architectural silhouette that complements modern and vintage inspired settings alike. The fact that it is untreated and from Tanzania adds provenance value, appealing to collectors who prioritize natural materials and traceable origins. If you appreciate gemstones for their geological story and visual performance, this emerald cut pinkish red garnet from The Natural Gemstone Company represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a large, well proportioned, and beautifully finished gem that will anchor a signature piece for years to come.
