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Gem Rough - Garnet

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Carnelian      Chalcedony      Chrysoberyl      Chrysoprase      Citrine      Garnet      Jade     
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Tanzanite      Tiger Iron      Topaz      Tourmaline      Turquoise      Zircon      Zebra Rock     

This is a listing of just some of the beautiful gem rough that I have available which you may select from and have cut.

Please note this represents only some of the material that I have in stock and is by no means exhaustive. I am always getting in new rough which may not be listed here. Also please bear in mind that whilst I try my best to keep my website upto date, some piece may no longer be available as they have been cut. Consider those pieces eye candy.

Contact me for more information or if you are interested in having a stunning gemstone cut. If you are looking for something in particular and it's not listed here, contact me and I will do my best to source it for you.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE STONES ARE NOT FOR SALE AS ROUGH
THEY ARE FOR CUSTOMERS TO SELECT AND HAVE CUT BY ME

Garnet

Red Garnet, Africa, #r299 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
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Stone : Red Garnet
Item : #r299
Origin : Africa
Treatments : None
Weight : 68.4 Carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Availability : AVAILABLE

Comments : A big deep crimson red garnet that will facet something magnificent.

Red Garnet, Africa, #r299 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
Red Garnet, Africa, #r299 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
Red Garnet, Africa, #r299 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.

 

Rhodolite Garnet, Tanzania, #r303 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
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Stone : Rhodolite Garnet
Item : #r303
Origin : Tanzania
Treatments : None
Weight : 11.2 Carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Availability : AVAILABLE

Comments : A fine rhodolite garnet that will cut a beautiful gem, probably best suits a round. I'm thinking an Antiqur Round cut would be quite nice.

Rhodolite Garnet, Tanzania, #r303 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
Rhodolite Garnet, Tanzania, #r303 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
Rhodolite Garnet, Tanzania, #r303 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.

 

Imperial Garnet, Tanzania, #r288 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
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Stone : Imperial Garnet
Item : #r288
Origin : Tanzania
Treatments : None
Weight : 4+ Carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Availability : AVAILABLE

Comments : Bright and lively imperial garnets... beautiful gems!

Imperial Garnet, Tanzania, #r288 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
Imperial Garnet, Tanzania, #r288 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
Imperial Garnet, Tanzania, #r288 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.

 

Mahenge Garnet, Tanzania, #r287 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
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Stone : Mahenge Garnet
Item : #r287
Origin : Tanzania
Treatments : None
Weight : 5+ Carats
Clarity : Eye Clean
Availability : AVAILABLE

Comments : Mahenge garnets are very popular and cut quite a bright and sparkling gemstone. They are a very beautiful gem with a wonderful colour and vibrancy.

Mahenge Garnet, Tanzania, #r287 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
Mahenge Garnet, Tanzania, #r287 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
Mahenge Garnet, Tanzania, #r287 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.

 

Rhodolite Garnet, Tanzania, #r286 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
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Stone : Rhodolite Garnet
Item : #r286
Origin : Tanzania
Treatments : None
Weight : 10+ Carats
Clarity : Eye Clean / Very Very Slightly Included
Availability : AVAILABLE

Comments : Rhodolite garnets are the all time classic favourite when it comes to red garnets. These have that wonderful raspberry pinkish red which we all know and love. These rhodolite garnets will cut beautiful gems around 7 to 12mm in a variety of shapes and are perfect for any jewellery setting.

Rhodolite Garnet, Tanzania, #r286 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
Rhodolite Garnet, Tanzania, #r286 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.
Rhodolite Garnet, Tanzania, #r286 - Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems :: For the finest quality precision cut and polished gemstones, located in the heart of Sydney Australia. Discover the art of the gemcutter.

 

Rose Almandine Garnet, Africa, #r271, A deep ruby red rose almandine garnet. This is a beautiful stone and will cut a stunning gemstone. It will have that deep rich red colour and would suit a round or maybe cushion design. Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems
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Stone : Rose Almandine Garnet
Item : #r271
Origin : Africa
Treatments : None
Weight : 24.6
Clarity : Eye Clean
Availability : AVAILABLE

Comments : A deep ruby red rose almandine garnet. This is a beautiful stone and will cut a stunning gemstone. It will have that deep rich red colour and would suit a round or maybe cushion design.

Rose Almandine Garnet, Africa, #r271, A deep ruby red rose almandine garnet. This is a beautiful stone and will cut a stunning gemstone. It will have that deep rich red colour and would suit a round or maybe cushion design. Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems
Rose Almandine Garnet, Africa, #r271, A deep ruby red rose almandine garnet. This is a beautiful stone and will cut a stunning gemstone. It will have that deep rich red colour and would suit a round or maybe cushion design. Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems
Rose Almandine Garnet, Africa, #r271, A deep ruby red rose almandine garnet. This is a beautiful stone and will cut a stunning gemstone. It will have that deep rich red colour and would suit a round or maybe cushion design. Doug Menadue :: Bespoke Gems

 

Garnet, #r262
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Stone : Garnet
Item : #r262
Origin : Africa
Treatments : None
Weight : Various
Clarity : Eye Clean / Very Very Slightly Included
Availability : AVAILABLE

Comments : I've got some nice deep wine red garnets in stock that will cut beautiful gems. If you are interested in having one of these or any other rough cut please don't hesitate to contact me.

Garnet, #r262
Garnet, #r262
Garnet, #r262

 

Garnet, The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
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Stone : Garnet
Item : #r219
Origin : The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included / Eye Clean
Weight : Various
Availability : AVAILABLE

Comments : I have some lovely red garnet from The Mud Tank at Harts Ranges. This is a location that is well known among Australian Fossickers. I have a limited quantity of this material so be quick.

Garnet, The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
Garnet, The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
Garnet, The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
Garnet, The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia

 

Garnet, The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
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Stone : Garnet
Item : #r218
Origin : The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
Clarity : Very Very Slightly Included / Eye Clean
Weight : 92, 62 carats
Availability : AVAILABLE

Comments : Here are a pair of big garnets from The Mud Tank out at Harts Ranges. These two stones are VERY dark, a very deep red, I'd say the saturation is over 90%. When cut the gems would be very very dark. If you like big dark red garnets, these are for you.

Garnet, The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
Garnet, The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
Garnet, The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
Garnet, The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia
Garnet, The Mud Tank, Harts Ranges, Northern Territory, Australia

 

Garnet, Africa
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Stone : Garnet
Item : #r209
Origin : Africa
Clarity : Very Slightly Included / Eye Clean
Availability : AVAILABLE

Comments : I have a large parcel of African garnet (rhodolite and malaia) that is perfect for smaller matched pairs, like 6 or 7mm rounds or squares. This material is a good red colour so if you are looking for a nice pair of red garnets for a pair of studs or earrings, let me know.

Garnet, Africa
Garnet, Africa
Garnet, Africa
Garnet, Africa

 

Rhodolite Garnet, Africa
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Stone : Rhodolite Garnet
Item : #r184
Origin : Africa
Weight : 26.7 ct
Clarity : Eye Clean
Availability : AVAILABLE

Comments : A top quality rhodolite garnet! This stone shows a raspberry pinkish red colour and appears to be nice and clean. I think it will cut an oval around 11x15mm. This will be a spectacular gemstone.

Rhodolite Garnet, Africa
Rhodolite Garnet, Africa
Rhodolite Garnet, Africa
Rhodolite Garnet, Africa
Rhodolite Garnet, Africa
Rhodolite Garnet, Africa

 

Malaya Garnet, Umba Valley, Tanzania

Stone : Malaya Garnet
Item : #r141
Origin : Tanzania
Weight : 22.4, 39.5 ct
Clarity : Eye Clean/Very Very Slightly Included
Availability : AVAILABLE (LEFT GARNET ONLY)

Comments : Nice piece of top quality malaya garnet. This material is dark but cuts a lovely deeply coloured wine red with some orangey highlights. It is beautiful garnet and the gems cut from this material are true nightstones performing very well under incandescent lights.


For an interesting article about Malaya Garnet and its discovery, read this here.

Malaya Garnet, Umba Valley, Tanzania
Malaya Garnet, Umba Valley, Tanzania
Malaya Garnet, Umba Valley, Tanzania
Malaya Garnet, Umba Valley, Tanzania

 

Umbalite Garnet, Umba Valley, Tanzania

Stone : Umbalite Garnet
Item : #r120
Origin : Umba Valley, Tanzania
Weight : 17.6 ct
Clarity : Eye Clean
Availability : AVAILABLE

Comments : This is the real deal! Umbalite garnet is called the "King of Rhodolite" because of it's fantastic colour. It is scarce and only comes from one place and that is the Umba Valley, hence the name. This particular piece would probably suit a marquise or pear style design.

Umbalite Garnet, Umba Valley, Tanzania
Umbalite Garnet, Umba Valley, Tanzania
Umbalite Garnet, Umba Valley, Tanzania

 

Rough That Has Been Cut

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Agate      Amethyst      Ametrine      Aquamarine      Beryl      Black Coral      Black Spinel     
Carnelian      Chalcedony      Chrysoberyl      Chrysoprase      Citrine      Garnet      Jade     
Lapis Lazuli      Moldavite      Morganite      Onyx      Peridot      Prasiolite      Rose de France Amethyst     
Rose Quartz      Sapphire      Smokey Quartz      Spinel      Sunstone      Synthetic     
Tanzanite      Tiger Iron      Topaz      Tourmaline      Turquoise      Zircon      Zebra Rock     

 

 

 

 

 

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