2.95Ct Natural Malaya Garnet

Weight:(2.95)Ct

Stone:(Garnet)

Malaya garnet, also known as "Malaya spessartite," is a rare and highly prized variety of garnet that falls between the spessartite and pyrope garnet species. It is known for its vibrant, warm, and reddish-orange to pinkish-orange hues. The name "Malaya" is derived from the Swahili word for "free" or "unsolicited," reflecting the stone's unique discovery in East Africa, specifically in regions like Tanzania and Kenya.

Malaya garnets are typically less common than other types of garnets, which makes them highly sought after by collectors and jewelers. Their color range varies from a soft peachy pink to a deeper, more intense orange, and they often have excellent clarity and brilliance, making them a popular choice for fine jewelry. Due to their rarity, they can command high prices on the market.