PLUM & ROSE SYMPHONY | FREEFORM PURPLE PINK PEAR RHODOLITE 7.54 CTW
The Tanga Legacy: 𝒜 𝒱𝒶𝓃𝒾𝓈𝒽𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝑅𝒶𝓇𝒾𝓉𝓎
Rhodolite Garnet Duo
🏛 Provenance: The Final Chapter of Tanga’s Glory
Born amidst the fevered crescendo of the now-legendary Tanga Garnet Rush, this exquisite pair of Rhodolites hails from a chapter of African gemological history that can never be repeated. Secured from a small, hand-selected parcel just before the final workings of the Tanga mines fell silent, these gemstones are a living heirloom — a final breath of colour from a source now eternally dormant.
✂️ Cut with Intention, Not Routine
Each gem is sculpted in an American-style fancy/freeform modified cut, a masterstroke reserved for stones whose brilliance demands an architectural flourish. The facets are deliberate, complex, and engineered to release light in theatrical sparkles rather than simple shimmer. This is not commercial cutting. It’s precision artistry.
🌸 Palette: Royal Garden at Dusk
Bathed in deep mulberry and blush peony, the hues are neither purple nor pink but float between the two like a whispered secret. The tone evokes a boudoir velvet under candlelight — intimate, regal, and impossible to imitate. A colour so nuanced it seems to change with the hour.
🧬 Unity in Character, Uniqueness in Form
Though distinct in size and clarity, this duo sings in harmony, matched in chemistry, tone, and polish. They represent not just gemstones, but a symphony of endurance, shaped by both geological time and human pursuit. Ideal for collectors, jewellers, and gem enthusiasts who commission one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces or avant-garde high jewelry designs.
Highlights
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Origin: Tanga, Tanzania (Final Rush Parcel, Circa Last Extraction Year)
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Cut: American-Style Fancy Modified Mixed cut/Freeform
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Color: Purplish-Pink Blend with Deep Berry Undertones
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Clarity: Eye-clean to slightly included (individual variation; both bright)
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Treatment: None — 100% Natural, Unenhanced
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Ideal For: Bespoke High Jewelry, Collectors of African Rarities, Investment Gems
GEM DETAILS
💎 Stone Identity: Rhodolite
⋆✴︎˚。⋆ Discovery Year: Hand-selected by Luvici during a gem hunt, Garnet Frenzy rush of 2024
𓍝 Weight: 7.54 ctw
🌐 Origin: Tanga Province, TZ
🎨Color: PURPLISH PINK [COLOR HEX CODE #E03FD8]

✨ Brilliance: Excellent
✏️📐 Dimension, Gem A [L x W]: 11.01 mm x 8.00 mm
Gem B [L x W] :10.78 mm x 8.07 mm
Depth Dimension [h1 and h2] [Pavilion]: 5.98 mm & 5.99 mm
💎🔍 Clarity: Eye Clean [EC] & Loupe Clean. One has very minor inclusions that can be seen with a loupe, and the other is a loupe-clean piece observable by a 10x standard loupe.
𖢻 Cut/Shape: American style fancy modified pear mixed cut/Freeform
[Precision Faceted – Good Symmetry]
Cut style: Mixed cut [Crown facets-Brilliant, Pavilion facets-Step-cut]
⫍⌕⫎ Connessiour's choice of this cut
Unique Gemstone Cutting Style Highlights:
Enhances Brilliance – Maximizes light reflection for a dazzling effect.
Reveals Pink-Purple Hues – Accentuates the gem’s complex color play. Pink is more dominant
Celebrates Rough Stone Individuality – Honors the natural shape rather than forcing symmetry.
Cutting Technique:
Hybrid Faceting – Combines brilliant-cut (sparkle) + step-cut (elegance).
Soft Silk-Like Glow – Light dances delicately across facets.
Weight Preservation – Minimizes material loss while optimizing beauty.
Philosophy & Appeal:
Romantic & Emotional – Designed to evoke feeling, not just shine.
Artisanal Mastery – Favored by high jewelry ateliers for one-of-a-kind gems.
Expresses the Gem’s Soul – Prioritizes uniqueness over mechanical perfection.
Ideal For:
High Jewelry – Where elegance, rarity, and light performance matter most.
Heirloom Pieces – Each stone tells a story through its cut.
🔬 R.I: Gem A-1.738 , Gem B-1.738
📜 Certified: No
Treated: No, Natural
Treatment: No
📁 Features: Master cut, Majestic Purple Pink, Tone -medium, precision cut fancy/freeform modified pear shapes with good proportions and symmetry, Excellent brilliance. This Rare Duo would be best suited in a couture statement ring as single pieces or as drop earrings, a sleek platinum Or Blanc Pendant stand alone pieces, a bespoke cocktail ring for gala evenings, a minimalist bezel-set charm for a high-luxury bracelet, a centerpiece in an avant-garde art deco brooch, or as the crown jewel in a high-end designer necklace as stand alone pieces.
Price per carat: $350
Total Price: $2640
Provenance: This exquisite Duo was thoughtfully and masterfully curated in our office from a parcel that was mined by a reputable, ethical, industrious artisanal miners of Tanga,TZ during the garnet mining frenzy in 2024
Important Note to Our Esteemed Collectors and Shoppers
In the world of fine Gemstones, Color reigns supreme. When selecting a gemstone,
prioritize color above all else—it defines the gem’s personality, value, and visual impact.
Clarity follows closely, enhancing brilliance and purity.
While cut and size contribute to beauty and presence, they are considered secondary—unless you’re exploring exceptional categories such as Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds, Alexandrites, Tsavorites, Spinel, Diamonds, Paraiba Tourmalines, and other rare
Collector’s Gems. In these cases, size becomes a significant factor, especially when paired with extraordinary color.
As you shop on our platform, let this timeless gemological wisdom guide your choices, ensuring each selection is both meaningful and magnificent.
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LUVICI –The Curator & Purveyor of the Rare
