1.62 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Malaya Garnet Pair from Tanzania

From the red earth of Tanzania to the careful hands of master cutters, these two malaya garnets carry a story of place and patience, brought to you by The Natural Gemstone Company. Unearthed in a region known for producing warm and expressive stones, the rough material revealed its transparent character and gently orangish brown tone. Each stone was examined for tone, clarity, and potential to match as a pair. The gems you see are 0.79 carats and 0.83 carats, cushion shape orangish brown malaya garnets, with dimensions of 6.00 by 4.38 by 3.24 mm and 6.03 by 4.38 by 3.31 mm respectively. Their mixed brilliant cut was chosen to balance scintillation and depth, and at eye level they present as eye clean, with a medium intense color intensity and an excellent polish. A careful and controlled heat treated enhancement brings out the best of their hue, without concealing the natural character that makes malaya garnets so evocative.

The journey from rough to matched pair is as much an exercise in discernment as it is in technique, and our cutters treated these stones with that twin devotion. Selecting two pieces from the same pocket of rough, they prioritized matching tone, saturation, and proportions, so that the pair reads as a harmonious duet on the wrist or at the ear. The cushion outline was refined to retain weight and windowing, while the mixed brilliant faceting pattern was executed to maximize lively sparkle and even color distribution. Each pavilion angle was calibrated, each girdle thickness assessed, and the final polish was applied by hand to achieve the excellent finish you see. The result is a pair that carries the integrity of their Tanzanian origin, the warmth of malaya garnet color, and the precision expected from The Natural Gemstone Company. If you envision these as the focal points of a bespoke pair of earrings, or paired stones in a custom design, we can advise on settings that protect the stones while showcasing their matched beauty, and we stand ready to assist with mounting and certification to ensure your purchase is as confident as it is poetic.