3.63ct Red Orange Malaia Garnet Asscher cut | Tanga's Sunset Fire Gem
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Tanga Malaia Garnet: The Sunset Fire Gem A Rarity Born from the Depleted Mines of Tanga A Geological Unicorn In the brief, blazing glory of the Tanga Garnet Rush, when the earth yielded its most extraordinary treasures, this Malaia Garnet emerged—a stone so rare it defies replication. |
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Sourced from the first and finest parcel of this legendary deposit, this gem is a relic of a fleeting moment in gemological history. The mines are now silent, the rush a memory. What remains is this: a singular masterpiece of nature’s artistry, waiting for its forever custodian. The Lapidary’s Triumph to unlock its ultimate potential. The Asscher cut—chosen to honor the rough’s striking, |
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boxy form—transforms its fiery heart into a symphony of light. The result? A gem that dances between the luscious hue of a ripe persimmon and the smoldering glow of a desert sunset. The Color of Legend blush of an African dusk—captured in gemstone form. |
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whispers of inclusions—nature’s signature of authenticity). |
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The Tanga Phenomenon What makes this Malaia Garnet extraordinary isn’t just its beauty—it’s its impossibility: ✓ The mines are depleted—no more stones of this caliber will ever emerge. ✓ The color is unrepeatable—a specific alchemy of trace elements and light found only in Tanga’s brief heyday. |
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✓ The cut is bespoke designed to maximize a one-of-a-kind rough. A Treasure for the Discerning This is collecting at its most profound—not acquisition, but stewardship of the irreplaceable. |
Gem Details:
Stone Identity: Malaia Garnet
Discovery Year: 2024 Tanga Gem-hunting rush in Tanzania
Weight: 3.63 ct
Origin: Tanga district, Tanzania
Color: Orangish Red color with Subtle Brown Undertones
Brilliance: Good brilliance with Orange Flashes
Dimension [L/W] : 8.28 mm x 8.15 mm
Depth Dimension[h] [Pavillion]: 5.89 mm Ratio [L/W ]: 1.016
Ratio [l/h]: 1.406
Clarity: Eye Clean [EC], Near Loupe Clean, Good Clarity
Cut/Shape: Asscher Cut/Octagon Cut [Precision Faceted – Excellent Symmetry]
Cut style: Step Cut R.I: 1.755 Certified: No Treated: No Treatment: None
Features: Master cut, Beautiful Fancy Burnt Orange, Orange Flashes, Tone-Medium, Classic –Modern Asscher cut, Flawless proportions, Good brilliance, Jewel grade piece, Good size for pendant or Ring
Price per carat: $350
Total Price: $1270
Provenance: The gem was acquired during a Gem hunting Trip in 2024, Tanga, TZ
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