1.78 Ct. Malaya Garnet from Tanzania

This heart shaped pink Malaya garnet weighs 1.78 carat, with dimensions of 6.92 by 7.92 by 4.58 mm, and presents a transparent body with a mixed brilliant cut. The faceting is executed to balance scintillation and color, and the stone exhibits a medium intense pink hue that remains lively across changing light conditions. Clarity has been graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the gem displays an excellent polish that enhances light return and surface finish. There has been no enhancement to alter color or clarity, the stone is natural and untreated, and its mixed brilliant cut in a heart profile provides a refined and symmetrical outline suited to fine jewelry settings.

The Tanzanian origin of this Malaya garnet contributes materially to its desirability and value, as provenance informs both geological context and rarity. Tanzanian localities, notably those within the Umba region and surrounding deposits, are recognized for producing Malaya garnets that span the pink to orangy pink spectrum, and this specific provenance supports expectations for stable, saturated coloration and consistent crystal quality. For collectors and connoisseurs, documented origin reduces uncertainty about treatment history and supply, supporting transparency and confidence in valuation. The combination of a recognizable Tanzanian source, no enhancement, and the gemological qualities described enhances the stone for use in bespoke settings or investment grade pieces. The Natural Gemstone Company provides this specimen with full disclosure of weight, measurements, cut, clarity assessment, color intensity, polish, and origin, allowing professionals and private buyers to make an informed appraisal based on objective attributes and provenance.