1.16CT VS STUNNING EAST AFRICAN BLUE TO VIVID PURPLE RED COLOR CHANGE GARNET

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We specialize in collector & high end colored gems not commonly found in retail stores. We strive to provide the best possible customer service and value. We stand behind our products and have the expertise of a GIA Graduate Gemologist to serve you.
Donald Hofler GIA GG, AJP
SEE OUR GROWING SELECTION OF SOME OF THE RAREST GEM STONES AND MINERALS ON EARTH IN OUR STORE. WE OFFER WELL OVER 100 DIFFERENT GEMS, MINERAL, SPECIES AND VARIETIES FOR SALE AND AUCTION AND OUR SELECTION IS GROWING. TAKE A PEAK AND IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE ASK.
Pieces: 1
Shape: Oval Facet
Type: Color Change Garnet Garnet Pyrope-Spessartite Mixed Garnet
Color: Blue in flourescent only Changing to vivid Purple Red in incandescent / Candle light only (I consider the stone to be dark in tone Photos taken in brighter light)
Weight: 1.16 CT
Clarity: VVS2+/- (Type II)
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PLEASE; If unsure of what clarity means see chart below for a more detailed explanation also remember colored gems are graded with the naked eye and not a loupe
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Size: 6.7 x 5.2 x 3.6 mm
Luster: Vitreous
Origin: East Africa, Likely Tanzania
Treatment: None
Hardness: 6.5 - 7.5 on MOHS
WE CANNOT STRESS HOW RARE THIS MATERIAL IS.  THERE ARE 2 COLORS GARNETS HAVE NEVER BEEN FOUND IN, BLUE AND COLORLESS OR WHITE, UNTIL NOW.  IN EAST AFRICA NOT ONLY HAVE A FEW WHITE GARNETS BEEN FOUND BUT A BLUE GARNET FOUND IN SEVERAL TINY DEPOSITS HAVE BEEN DISCOVERED.  THIS GARNET IS A COMBINATION OF TWO MORE WELL KNOWN GARNET, PYROPE AND SPESSARTITE.  WHAT ADDS TO THE WONDER OF THIS BLUE GARNET IS THAT IN INCANDESCENT IT CHANGES COLOR TO A RED OR PURPLE RED MAKING IT EVEN MORE RARE AND DESIRABLE. THIS MATERIAL IS BEING SOLD FOR AS MUCH AS ,000 PER CARAT IN IT'S FINEST CONDITION. THIS IS A STONE YOU MUST ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION AND EVEN PUT AWAY FOR THE FUTURE AS IN ALL OF HISTORY THIS IS THE FIRST FIND OF SUCH A STONE WHICH HAS ALL THE VARIABLES OF GREAT COLOR, DURABILITY, IT'S RARE AND MAKES GOOD JEWELRY AS WELL AS AN APPEA TO COLLECTORS.  WE HAVE JUST A HUNDRED OR SO OF THESE STONES AND ONLY A FEW ARE IN EXCESS OF 1 CARAT.  WE RECOMMEND YOU GET WHAT YOU CAN WHILE YOU CAN BEFORE PRICES FOR THIS MATERIAL BECOME UNAFFORDABLE.
VVS 1 & 2
Extra Fine Quality. These gems have microscopic inclusions which are difficult to slightly difficult to see under a loupe with 10x magnification.
VS 1
Very Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the beauty of the gem is not diminished in anyway.
VS 2
Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks and feathers are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still not diminished.
SI 1
Good Quality. These gems have inclusions, which are fairly easy to see to the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still high.
SI 2
Good to Medium-High Quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see under the close naked eye. These inclusions are usually not really visible at an arm's length.
Included
Medium to the lower qualities. Included gems with internal features that range from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.
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