Ravenstein Mining Co.

TOP QUALITY EUROPEAN HAND FACETED GEMS AND FACET ROUGH MINING  & SALES

 

 Rose MALAIA (Malaya) GARNET

Nesosilicate Insular SiO4 Groups Only
(MgFeMnCa)3Al2(SiO4)3

 

 

SHIPPING  CHARGE for MULTIPLE ITEMS:  If you buy more than 1 item, please wait for our invoice before you pay. If you pay immediately, before we send the actual invoice, the eBay system will automatically charge you $7.50 (USA domestic) or $29.50 (overseas) for every single item purchased. We must than credit this amount towards your next purchase or refund this unnecessary overpayment.

 

ARIZONA STATE TAX:  All Arizona retail customers will be charged a local AZ  sales tax. We ask all Ebay customers not to pay for their item until you receive an itemized invoice.

 

MATERIAL: Natural untreated  Rose Malaia  GARNET  Rare, highly sought Garnet species. Malaia Garnet was first discovered in Umba River alluvial deposits. Chemically it is a mixture of Pyrope and Spessartine with Almandine and/or Grossular. This particular piece comes from a newly discovered deposit in Eastern Africa.


ORIGIN: Eastern AFRICA  I’m unable to reveal its exact origin simply to avoid a massive intervention from my competitors, followed by a huge increase in price! Remember that Malaia Garnet in this color and quality is typically sold at 450 USD to 1,500 USD per gram.  This piece was mined by local villagers in January 2016.

 

WEIGHT:  24.22 Ct  

 

SHAPE:  Natural River-Worn Nodule  in beautiful blocky shape, ideal for faceting and maximum yield

SIZE:  20 x 12 x 9 mm   

COLOR: Very lively  Rose RED)The color is best observed against neutral white approx. 5,000K  light bulb. Some pieces might show “Honey” and “Peachy” overtones.

CLARITY:  * Transparent –Clean - Facet Grade *   I personally hand select all Garnet rough for its color, clarity, size and shape. You will not find a better, higher quality Malaia Garnet rough from any other source. I guarantee the best price-to-quality ratio!

ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE: 400 USD per Carat after cutting

HARDNESS: 7.5 Moh’s Scale  (Harder than Amethyst, little softer than Topaz or Aquamarine. Suitable for everyday jewelry wear).

  

TREATMENT: NONE  Natural color. We don’t apply radiation, oiling, diffusion and/or heat treatment in order to make low grade material look more expensive! We offer 100% natural gems only, no exceptions.

 

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK:  Please, don’t leave a negative feedback without giving us a fair chance to fix the problem. If you are unhappy with your purchase, simply contact us via eBay system and we will correct the problem as soon as we possibly can.

 

LEGEND and LORE: The Garnet inspires romantic love, passion, sensuality, intimacy, positive thoughts, inspiration, energy, past life recall, career success, social popularity and self-confidence. Helps us become more productive. Assists in taking action, stimulates Kundalini, and is a "Stone of commitment." It energizes and revitalizes, balancing energy and bringing serenity. Activates other crystals, clears negative chakra energy. Treats spinal and cell disorders, blood, heart and lungs.

 

 

GUARANTEE:  We are committed to your 100% satisfaction. If for any reason you are not satisfied with your gemstone purchase, you are entitled to a full credit or refund within 14 days of receipt. Shipping and handling fees are not refundable. NO REFUNDS or returns after the initial 14 day trial period.

 

SHIPPING:   USA: $7.50 USD plus $1.00 USD for every additonal item / OVER 30,00 USD VALUE  FREE SHIPPING  /  INTERNATIONAL : 29.50 USD – USPS First Class Package / USPS Priority Mail International. We do offer a 10 day combining period

SHIPPING TIME: All items are shipped within 1 business day.

 

ABOUT US:  At RAVENSTEIN we precisely hand cut all gems in our European Union cutting facilities from mine-direct sources of top quality, hand-selected rough. Our prices are strictly factory-direct. Our highly skilled master cutters facet all gems under strict German school “Idar Oberstein” and Bohemian school “Turnov” quality standards. We do our best to make each gemstone an original of the very highest market value.

 

MARKET VALUE OF NATURAL UNTREATED GEMS CAN ONLY INCREASE OVER TIME!

Please contact Ravenstein-Germany for more information about E.U. precision cut Gems, Gem Rough, and Mineral Specimens from around the world

 

*** Nature’s Beauty Crafted To Perfection *** ™