"Raspberry" colour garnet from the Umba Valley in Tanzania. Appears Eye clean to the naked eye, some silk lines visible by camera and 10x loop. 1.46ct 8.2 x 4.6 x 4.3mm
I had this totally dark red garnet, almost black. No use to man or beast ! SO decided to cut it thin, way beyond the critical angle for garnet light return, knowing that the light will just flow out of the open back I just carved a cross motif in the back for the light to bounces off, together with…
I can't help it, but I am simply in awe of this Flawless gem, probably the most majestic gem I ever finished. 5.8ct Umba Garnet that presents itself almost like a dark Ruby. 13.1 x 7.4 x 7.1mm
Rough Orange Umba garnet from Tanzania, nice fat stone with flat surface for a table, potential for a big oval cut. The stone appears to be Orange with light, very nice! This is a Flawless gem under flashlight, no light reflections or inclusions visible. 27.27ct 22 x 12.7 x 10.5mm Rough stone.
Beautiful 1,67ct Umbalite Garnet from Tanzania. Red, but sometimes a hint of purple is also visible. Superb even colour and clarity. It appears flawless with the naked eye and would make a great centre piece! It is a precision cut design in an Octagon shape. 6.5 x 6.5 x 4.5mm
