The world’s best rhodolite, a type of garnet, comes from the Umba River Valley, Tanzania, first found in 1978. It differs from garnet’s deep red in that it is more raspberry in tone, the most valuable and rare being a medium to medium-high tone with strong pinkish-red color saturation.
The miners called rhodolite ‘Spirit Color’ due to its resemblance to gasoline. It has many nicknames such as Montana Ruby, New Mexico Ruby, and Arizona Ruby. Because it is such a bright and energized stone, rhodolite is often worn as a symbol of good luck.
Loose Rhodolite Granet Gemstones
Wedding anniversary: 15th
Mohs hardness: 7 – 7.5 / 10
You will also like: pink tourmaline
Looks great set in: yellow gold / white gold / rose gold / platinum / silver
