Mali Garnet is a rare and radiant gemstone known for its exceptional brilliance and unique spectrum of colors. A hybrid garnet belonging to the grossular-andradite family, Mali garnet combines the best properties of its parent minerals: the brilliance of andradite and the durability of grossular. Discovered in Mali, West Africa, in the 1990s, it is one of the most sought-after garnets for collectors and jewelry enthusiasts.

Key Characteristics

1. Color:

• Mali garnets are renowned for their wide range of colors, including:

• Golden yellow

• Greenish-yellow

• Brownish-yellow

• Earthy olive green

• The most desirable stones exhibit a vivid golden or greenish-yellow hue with excellent saturation.

2. Clarity:

• High-quality Mali garnets are typically eye-clean with exceptional transparency, allowing them to exhibit remarkable brilliance.

3. Cut:

• Mali garnets are often cut into shapes like oval, round, cushion, and pear to maximize their brilliance. Their dispersion (fire) makes faceted stones particularly dazzling.

4. Durability: