4.87 ct Tanga Rhodolite Garnet | The Velvet Mirage
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Tanga Rhodolite Garnet: The Velvet Mirage A Once-in-a-Generation Treasure from the Depleted Tanga Mines A Relic of Geological Alchemy Born from the frenzied glory of last year's Tanga Garnet Rush, this extraordinary Rhodolite represents a vanishing chapter in gemological history. Cut from a secured parcel of the first |
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and finest rough - material so rare it was exhausted within months - this gem stands as one of perhaps a dozen comparable stones ever to emerge from the region. Its pastel purple- pink hue, reminiscent of the finest Purple Pink Spinels, carries the distinctive fingerprint of Tanga's unique geology - a chromatic marvel that can never be deliberately recreated. The Lapidary's Masterstroke After weeks of meticulous study, our master cutters chose the noble Asscher cut - a decision that transformed the rough's boxy form into a geometric masterpiece. The |
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precision faceting unlocks an ethereal brilliance: by day, the stone shimmers with the delicate blush of Provençal lavender fields; by evening light, it deepens to the voluptuous richness of a Burgundy sunset. The cut's stepped facets create a mesmerizing hall-of- mirrors effect, amplifying the gem's natural luminosity while paying homage to its crystalline structure. The Chromatic Phenomenon |
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This is not merely a garnet - it is a color event: |
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Primary Hue: A sophisticated pastel purple-pink (akin to the rarest Purple Pink Mahenge Spinels)
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Tone: Medium saturation that glows from within
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Modifiers: A whisper of raspberry that animates the stone in movement
• Clarity: Near loupe-clean, with only the most discerning magnification revealing the faintest rutile silk - nature's guarantee of authenticity
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The Tanga Provenance Advantage What elevates this gem beyond compare: |
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this is among the last Investment-Grade Pedigree Presented with: |
• 4K video documentation showcasing its transformation from rough (IG video footage 3 rd FEB ) to Cut & Polished Gem From Our Gem vault
Gem Details:
Stone Identity: Rhodolite Garnet
Discovery Year: Tanga Gem Hunting Frenzy, 2024
Weight: 4.87 ct
Origin: Tanga, Tanzania
Color: Purple Pink
Brilliance: Good brilliance
Dimension [L/W] : 9.44 mm x 9.09 mm
Depth Dimension[h] [Pavillion]: 6.77 mm
Ratio [L/W ]: 1.039
Ratio [l/h]: 1.39
Clarity: Eye Clean [EC], Good Clarity
Cut/Shape: Asscher Cut/Octagon Cut [Precision Faceted – Excellent Symmetry]
Cut style: Step Cut
R.I: 1.735
Certified: No
Treated: No
Treatment: None
Features: Master cut, Magnificent Purple-Pink Blend, Pink 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: $1705
Provenance: The gem was acquired during Garnet Gem hunting Frenzy in 2024, Tanga, TZ
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