Malaya Garnet 8.16 cts Cushion Mal008

Rare Pastel Malaya Garnet: A Shifting Pinkish Peach

Discover the elusive beauty of this 8.16 carat Malaya Garnet, a gemstone that captivates with its subtle yet intriguing color. This Malaya Garnet presents a very slightly brownish, slightly purplish pink hue, a delicate blend that shifts and changes under different lighting conditions, often appearing as a captivating pinkish peach.  

• Species/Variety: Garnet / Malaya
• Weight: 8.16 cts  
• Color: Very Slightly Brownish, Slightly Purplish Pink (Pinkish Peach)
• Shape: Cushion
• Clarity: Very Slight
• Cut: Mixed (Old European)
• Size: 11.0 x 10.1 x 7.9 mm  
• Origin: Morogoro Area, Tanzania

Expertly cut into a cushion shape, this garnet exhibits a soft, rounded form. The mixed cut, with its “Old European” influence, enhances the gemstone’s unique pastel color, creating a captivating play of light. Notably, this piece has a large face for its size, making it appear larger than its carat weight suggests. The clarity is very slight, meaning inclusions may be very hard to see.  

This type of Malaya Garnet, with its rare, shifting pinkish peach hue, is highly sought after by gem dealers for its pastel color and unique characteristics. Mined in the Morogoro Area of Tanzania, this gemstone possesses a distinctive charm and a story of its origin.