2.90 ct Tanga Octagon Rhodolite | A Tanzanian Luminescence
Tanga Octagon Rhodolite: A Tanzanian Luminescence
A Rarity Unearthed—A Treasure Reborn
From the sun-drenched hills of Tanga, Tanzania—where the earth whispers secrets only to the most intrepid—emerges this extraordinary Rhodolite Garnet, a jewel of such arresting beauty it transcends the ordinary. Discovered in the fleeting 2024 rush, when the land yielded its last blush of pastel-hued garnets before retreating into silence, this stone is a relic of a moment now lost to time.
A Symphony of Light and Hue
Bathed in the delicate embrace of pastel purple-pink, this Rhodolite possesses an almost ethereal glow—reminiscent of the finest Malaia garnets and Spinels pulled from the same storied earth. Yet, it defies expectation: its uncommonly high hardness and dazzling brilliance elevate it beyond its kin, a marvel that dances between the soft romance of a dawn sky and the electric fire of a cut so precise, it borders on alchemy.
The Octagon Cut: A Modern Masterstroke
Guided by a vision of contemporary grandeur, this Rhodolite was sculpted into an octagon—a cut that harnesses light like a prism catching the first rays of morning. The result? A radiance so otherworldly, it rivals the finest spinels, each facet a testament to the lapidary’s art.
A Journey Forged in Passion
This stone was not merely found—it was earned. The hunt was a gauntlet of trials: sweltering days, crushing uncertainties, and the relentless pursuit of perfection. Yet from the struggle emerged a gem so sublime, it justifies every hardship.
For the Discerning Collector
To own this Rhodolite is to cradle a fragment of Tanga’s fleeting magic—a jewel destined for those who demand rarity, brilliance, and a story as compelling as the stone itself.
Witness its Majesty
See this radiant wonder come alive in the Gem Vault video, where sunlight ignites its fire, and prepare to be enchanted.
A masterpiece of nature. A triumph of the cutter’s art. A treasure without equal.
Gem Details:
Stone Identity: Rhodolite
Discovery Year: 2024, during a private gem-hunting expedition in Tanga District,TZ
Weight: 2.90 ct
Origin: Tanga district, Tanzania — the world’s garnet epicenter
Color: Pastel Purple Pink
Brilliance: Exceptional, with lively fire in every facet
Clarity: Near Loupe-Clean, Eye Clean [Fine rutile inclusions and other microscopic inclusions that can be seen with fiber Optic light source] Inclusions not visible to the naked eye, VVS2
Dimension [crown] [D1/D2]: 9.23mm x 8.49 mm
[D1 –diameter dimension across Flats of the crown, D2-diameter dimension across edges of the crown]
Ratio [D1/D2]:1.087
Ratio [D1/h]: 1.73
Clarity: Eye clean – Good Clarity
Cut/Shape: Octagon – The Modern Masterstroke-Inspired by the Geometric Octagon Patterns
[Precision Faceted – Excellent Symmetry]
Cut style: Step-cut symphony
Depth Dimension[h] [Pavillion]: 5.34 mm
R.I: 1.736
Certified: No
Treated: No
Treatment: None
Features: Master cut, Vivid Purple, Magenta Flashes, Tone-Medium, Fancy Medium Vivid, Flawless proportions, Excellent brilliance, Jewel grade piece, good size for Minimalist Jewelry
Price per carat: $250
Total Price: $725
Provenance: Handpicked in a 2023 Gem hunting trip in Tanzania,These type of Garnets are now depleted.
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