REFERENCE POINT: WORLD CLASS 2.98 CT VVS RARE PAIR OF PURPLE IN SOUTH AFRICA

  Reference Point ASTONISHINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND RARE COLOUR (PURPLE PINK) PAIR OF UMBA RIVER RHODOLITE GARNETS  2.98  CARATS VVS   GEM TYPE: RHODOLITE GARNET CARAT WEIGHT: 2.98 CARATS (COMBINED) DIMENSIONS: 7.00 x 7.00 x 4.00mm CLARITY: VVS COLOUR: PURPLE PINK CUT: ROUND CUT TREATMENTS: NONE   The Umba River area of Tanzania has produced some of the most extraordinary gemstones ever found. The Umba River is nestled in a valley in the Llelatema Mountains of the Arusha region, which of course is famous for Tanzanite.   First discovered in 1978, the Umba River Garnet is the Rolls Royce of the wonderful Garnet family.     A stunning pair in every respect, with fabulous colour and fire.