1.35-Carat Pale Green Merelani Mint Garnet
$350.00
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A beautiful pale green grossular garnet from Tanzania faceted in our “Bella” brilliant square cushion design, 1.35 carats.
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Description
The mines in Tanzania and Kenya produce the famed and highly desirable rich green Tsavorite garnets, but they also produce some beautiful garnets in lighter shades of green and blue-green. These are often referred to as “Merelani Mint Garnets” or “Kiwi Garnets” in the trade, but whatever you call them, they are quite beautiful. Because of their lighter colors, they will often show flashes of dispersion in the hand, giving them extra sparkle. While they often have tiny crystals or bubble inclusions (often referred to as “sugar” in the gem trade), they can also be quite clean. Like all of the green garnets, the color primarily comes from minute traces of vanadium. Their lighter hues makes them more affordable than the Tsavorites.
This garnet is a pale green. The gem is 100 percent natural and untreated in any way. It has very small inclusions that are quite difficult to see with the unaided eye from a normal viewing distance. The inclusions have been factored into the price, making this a great value for the size and color.
This garnet is faceted in our “Bella” brilliant square cushion design and cut to high precision; the result is a glittering beauty of a gemstone. The gem weighs 1.35 carats and measures 5.8 x 4.7 mm.
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