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A new find of gem garnets has been made in the Republic of Mali, western Africa. The lead article in this issue characterizes these garnets, which are primarily yellow-green to brown but also (rarely) intense green. They have compositions between grossular and andradite. The brooch contains Mali garnets, in a range of colors, and diamonds. The loose stones range in size from the 1.35 ct yellow triangle cut to the 18.03 ct oval. The largest intense green stone is 2.90 ct. All stones and jewelry courtesy of Gustav Zang, Lapidary, Idar-Oberstein, Germany. Jewelry design by Monika Leyser, of Kirschweiler, near Idar-Oberstein. Photo © Harold & Erica Van Pelt—Photographers, Los Angeles, CA. |
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