This beautiful 11 carat garnet came to us from Malawi, Africa and will finish between 2 and 3 carats if cut in either an oval or rectangular design. Price: $120 per carat finished weight.
Finished faceted gemstone from this rough you can see here
SKU: R260
Garnet Rough from Malawi
11.00 carats
| Carats | 11.00 |
|---|---|
| Color | Red |
| Origin | |
| Treatments | None |
1
Garnets occur in every color but blue.
2
The largest garnet ever found was actually discovered underground in New York City, below Broadway and 7th The size of a bowling ball, this garnet weighs about ten pounds and currently resides in the archives of the American Museum of Natural History.
3
The word garnet comes from the Latin word “granatus” for pomegranate.
4
Imperial Russian jeweller, Faberge, famously crafted pieces with demantoid garnet.
5
A stylish red garnet bead necklace found in a grave in Egypt is more than 5,000 years old.
6
Garnet is the birthstone for January and the gem for the 2nd wedding anniversary.
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