2.9ct Tanzanian Umbalite Garnet Drop Earrings 9ct Yellow Gold

Umbalite are beautiful imperial, purplish-redish and red gemstones from Tanzania’s Morogoro Region that were discovered in 2015. While Umbalite was first unearthed in 1978, mining of this rare gemstone has been very irregular since its discovery.Due to Umbalite’s rarity, they are highly prized by gem collectors.Used in adornment for over 5,000 years, Garnets were popular in ancient Egypt from around 3100 BC, being used as beads in necklaces as well as inlaid jewelry (gems set into a surface in a decorative pattern). Garnet’s many myths frequently portray it as a symbol of light, faith, truth, chivalry, loyalty and honesty.The primary difference between Umbalite and the related Rhodolite is its unique colors and scarcity as a result of Spessartite traces, possessing a rarity similar to the coveted Spessartite and Tsavorite. Umbalite is also totally natural, which further increases its rarity.

These earrings feature:

• 2 x Cushion cut Natural Tanzanian Umbalite Garnet gemstones measuring approx. 4x4mm each with a combined minimum gemstone weight of 0.64ct.
• 2 x Round cut Natural Tanzanian Umbalite Garnet gemstones measuring approx. 4mm each with a combined minimum gemstone weight of 0.49ct.
• 2 x Pear cut Natural Tanzanian Umbalite Garnet gemstones measuring approx. 8x5mm each with a combined minimum gemstone weight of 1.76ct.
• Total combined minimum gemstone weight for this piece is 2.9ct.
• Expertly crafted in 9ct Yellow Gold with a metal weight of 2.11grams.

Each earring measures approx. 35mm in length and approx. 5mm wide.
The earrings are secured using a lever back fitting - for pierced ears only.


Country of Origin: CHINA