Garnet rings featuring Malaya garnet offer a color range you won't find in common garnet varieties. First identified in Tanzania and Kenya during the 1960s, Malaya garnet was initially rejected by traders—hence its Swahili name meaning "outcast." Today these stones rank among the most sought-after garnets for their shifting peach, pink, and orange tones. Our collection includes 36,638 Malaya garnet rings in .925 sterling silver, priced from $6 to $6,302. Free shipping to all US addresses.
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Primary deposits are located in Tanzania and Kenya's Umba River Valley. Smaller quantities have been found in Madagascar and Sri Lanka.
Yes. With a hardness of 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, Malaya garnet resists scratches well and suits rings worn regularly.
Malaya garnet forms from a mix of pyrope and spessartite garnet. The ratio of these components, plus trace elements like manganese and iron, creates colors ranging from pinkish peach to reddish orange.