Rose Malaya Garnet-e.africa 16.45ct 3.29g River Worn Nodule-facet Grade

 MATERIAL: Natural untreated  Rose Malaia  GARNET  Rare, highly sought Garnet species. Malaia Garnet was first discovered in Umba River alluvial deposits. Chemically it is a mixture of Pyrope and Spessartine with Almandine and/or Grossular. This particular piece comes from a newly discovered deposit in Eastern Africa.ORIGIN: Eastern AFRICA  Im unable to reveal its exact origin simply to avoid a massive intervention from my competitors, followed by a huge increase in price! Remember that Malaia Garnet in this color and quality is typically sold at 450 USD to 1,500 USD per gram.  This piece was mined by local villagers in January 2016. WEIGHT:  16.45 Ct   SHAPE:  Natural River-Worn Nodule  in beautiful blocky shape, ideal for faceting and maximum yield SIZE:  15 x 12.5 x 8 mm    COLOR: Very lively  Rose RED)The color is best observed against neutral white approx. 5,000K  light bulb. Some pieces might show Honey and Peachy overtones. CLARITY:  * Transparent Clean - Facet Grade *   I personally hand select all Garnet rough for its color, clarity, size and shape. You will not find a better, higher quality Malaia Garnet rough from any other source. I guarantee the best price-to-quality ratio!