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1.37 Ct. Purple Malaya Garnet from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Oct 20
Item ID: | K32170 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.81 Width: 5.85 Height: 4.46 |
Weight: | 1.37 Ct. |
Color: help | Purple |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $300 |
Offered by The Natural Gemstone Company, this transparent Malaya garnet weighs 1.37 carat and is presented in a refined pear shape, with dimensions of 7.81 x 5.85 x 4.46 mm. The stone is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that balances pavilion brilliance with crown fire, and it displays intense color saturation with an overall purple hue. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, yielding an attractive eye clean appearance with only minor natural characteristics that do not interfere with light return. The polish is excellent, and there has been no enhancement, confirming the stone is natural and untreated, with Tanzanian origin documented.
The mixed brilliant cut and the gem material combine to produce varied optical behavior under different lighting conditions. In natural daylight and cool white LED lighting, the garnet shows a clean and vivid purple, with secondary pink notes visible as the stone moves. Under warm incandescent light and candlelight, the tone tends to deepen and reveal warmer pink red nuances, creating a richer, more saturated presentation. Direct sunlight and focused spot lighting amplify facet contrast and scintillation, creating sharp flashes from the crown and a lively play of light across the pavilion facets. In soft or diffused interior lighting the color reads more even and velvety, with the excellent polish contributing to crisp mirror like facet reflections and an overall smooth luster.
Given its dimensions and 1.37 carat weight, this pear shaped Malaya garnet suits a range of jewelry applications, from classic pendants to elegant ring settings that allow light to enter freely from the pavilion and crown. The eye level clarity and absence of treatments support confident daily wear with appropriate care, and the intense natural color makes this gem a notable center stone without the need for enhancement. The Natural Gemstone Company provides this material with clear specification and provenance, supporting informed design choices and ensuring the stone will perform with pleasing brilliance and color in diverse lighting environments.
