143.33 ct
COLOUR CHANGE GARNET

ON CONSIGNMENT

This is a very unusual and interesting variety of one of the largest gem groups. In recent years, particularly stunning garnets displaying the phenomenon of colour change - that is, displaying distinct differences in colour under different lighting conditions - have been found in East Africa, notably Madagascar and Tanzania. Such garnets tend to be along the pyrope-spessartine range, and can show colours from red, pink, orange, green and even blue or violet. Often trace amounts of vanadium contribute to this special colour change property. Gems changing from red to green, and even purple to blue, have been compared to alexandrite, and such special gems are highly prized by collectors.

Gembridge Members source their gem-quality stones from countries all over the world, including many famous regions and mines. While origin is not an indicator of quality, it does provide context for buyers.

Origins listed on Gembridge may be stated as an opinion on a laboratory report or described by the Seller familiar with the stone’s provenance.

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