Pendant w/Malaya Garnet
The Solitaire Pendant with Malaya Garnet beautifully showcases one of the rarest gemstones in the garnet family. The untreated Malaya Garnet from Morogoro, Tanzania, fascinates at 2.44 carats in an octagon cut with its richly saturated red that glows in warm nuances depending on the light. The minimalist setting highlights the extraordinary color intensity of this rare stone. Crafted in 925 sterling silver with germanium for enhanced tarnish resistance.
- Swiss Made - AG925
- Natural Malaia, untreated - Emerald cut
- Registered Swiss Responsibility Mark
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- Custom size: 14-21 days
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An untreated Malaya garnet of 2.44 carats in octagon cut holds a richly saturated red, glowing in warm nuances with the light. The minimalist setting lets its color stand alone.
Specifications
- Gemstone
- Granat
- Variety
- Malaia
- Color
- Maroon
- Carat
- 2.44
- Cut
- Emerald cutOctagon · Step cut
- Dimensions
- 8.3 × 6.4 × 4.2 mm
- Treatment
- Untreated
The atelier's handA single fine line, and one point of light that never asks for attention - only holds it.
Conceived, cast and finished by a single atelier - so that the hand that drew the piece is the same that sets its stone.
Malaya Garnet
Malaya garnet is one of the rarest varieties of the garnet group. A gemstone that captivates with its unusual color spectrum, ranging from delicate rose and warm apricot to intense pink and purplish tones. Depending on the light, it reveals subtle color shifts that give it exceptional vibrancy and depth.
Properties
- Mineral group
- Garnet (pyrope-spessartine-almandine series)
- Chemical formula
- (Mg,Fe,Mn)₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
- Colorant
- manganese and iron
- Crystal system
- cubic
- Hardness (Mohs)
- 7 - 7.5
- Density
- approx. 3.65 - 3.85 g/cm³
- Refractive index
- 1.74 - 1.81
- Optical character
- isotropic (singly refractive)
- Birefringence
- none
- Dispersion
- 0.027
- Pleochroism
- none (isotropic)
- Fluorescence
- inert
- Luster
- vitreous
Why this stone
The Malaya garnet from Morogoro is no ordinary gemstone, but a piece of geological rarity - formed millions of years ago and cherished today as a symbol of individuality and elegance.
Tradition
In crystal healing, Malaya garnet represents creativity, emotional balance, and self-empowerment. It is said to dissolve blockages, bring joy to life, and inspire courage for new paths.
