Dragon Garnet

Since the discovery of this incredible gemological phenomenon in 2022 in Kenya,
Dragon Garnets have become highly coveted gemstones, much revered on the world
market. ...

Essentially a Malaia Garnet with the ability to fluoresce to a neon-electric red under long wave UV light, Dragon Garnets are incredible gemstones. Ranging from a cinnamon- orange through a pinkish-orange and on to greenish-gold color in daylight and switching to an explosive, almost unbelievable red under 395nm UV light, they captivate and astound in equal measure.

Their true nature remained poorly understood until the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) did extensive tests on it and produced a comprehensive report (open new window with pdf). It discovered that the garnet was a mixture of Grossularite, Pyrope, Spessartite, and Almandite, colored by various trace elements Manganese, Chromium, Vanadium and various rare earth elements – Ytrium, Erbium and Ytterbium.

Being based at the source of these exciting new finds, we take full advantage of procuring the finest stones directly from the mines. We specialize in the few crystals that exhibit the strongest fluorescence. Read More +

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Extremely rare. Dragon Garnets are a new phenomenon on the world
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Dragon Garnet FAQ’s

Dragon Garnet is the trade name for Malaia Garnets that have a color change. Specifically, ones that are strongly flourescent under UV light. These garnets contain Chromiun, Vanadium and various rare earth minerals, which separate them from regular Malaias.

Dragon Garnet is very rare indeed. It is only mined in one place in the world – Kenya and partially over the border, in Tanzania. Additionally, the combination of trace elements it contains (principally Chromium, Vanadium, which are responsible for its unique fluorescence) are very rare in the earth’s surface.

Dragon Garnets vary in price depending on a variety of factors - principally, the intensity of the reaction under 395nm UV light. Stones which have the strongest fluorescence, producing an electric, neon red are considered the finest specimens and can command upwards of $1,000 per carat at retail, particularly in sizes over a carat.

Dragon Garnet is mined in only 2 locations worldwide. Kenya is the main source followed by Tanzania.

The primary cause of Dragon Garnet’s incredible fluorescence under UV light is high Chromium content combined with a low Iron content. As the Iron content increases in Dragon Garnets, the lower the flourescent effect. The higher the Chromium content, the more intense the fluorescence.

You will need a UV light source. There are many affordable UV flashlights on the market. You will need a 395nm one to see the incredible explosive red fluorescence. If you purchase a 365nm one, you will only see a pinkish-orange version of the effect.

Some people certainly think so. The combination of rarity, sheer gemological curiosity and beauty, this gem has drawn the attention of many a gem collector and investor since its discovery in 2022. With a shrinking and very limited supply, could this be the next Paraiba Tourmaline? We wouldn’t bet against it.

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