Garnet (purple) (color shift)

Item Description

A beautiful and rarely seen purple Garnet gem from Tunduru, Tanzania. These stones have only recently started making their way on the market, and they are some of the most distinctive and beautiful Garnets to come out of any Tanzanian locality in recent memory. This purple color is hard to find in Garnet from anywhere, especially in larger stones. This stone displays a slight color shift with a red purple hue in daylight and purple red tone in incandescent light. The gem has a standard "step cushion" cut and only very very slight inclusions. The fact that the stone is over 4 carats is a big deal, as it's hard to find Garnets over 2-3 carats from most localities. If you or someone you know has January birthday, Garnet is the birthstone for this month, and this gem would make a great gift for someone or an addition to your own collection. The high end retail price on this stone is $2,598.00, so don't miss out on snagging this one for a great price.