Rhodolite Garnet

Item Description

Here we have a fine quality and eye-catching Rhodolite gem from Tanzania. For years, Rhodolite Garnets were originally defined as a variety of the species Pyrope, but nearly everybody agrees that any pink or red gem material in the Almandine-Pyrope series can be referred to as Rhodolite. They are unquestionaly some of the most vivid and beautiful gems in the Garnet family. These stones are beloved for their great color and larger size stones. The Rhodolites from Tanzania are amazingly attractive gems, and are fast becoming very popular among gem collectors, becuase you just don't get many big colorful red/pink Garnets like this from most world localities. This gem has a strong rich pink color, with very very slight inclusions. The cut on this stone is a "Quantum Cushion Brilliant" cut which means it has small concave facets that allow for more light return and brilliance in the stone. This is an excellent gem from what is proving to be one of the premier localities in the world for the material.