Pick a malaia garnet

[clcat120]

Hello beloved PSers, I am in the market looking for a malaia garnet. I found two beautiful ones. I’m having a hard time choose which one to acquire. They are basically the same carat weight (a bit over 5ct), clarity, and cut. The pinker one is a bit more expansive as I was told that the pastel color is more feminine and sought-after. More videos will be uploaded in YouTube. What do you think?

 

[clcat120]

 

[clcat120]

 

[lovedogs]

Sadly the videos are set to "private". Try editing them to be marked as "hidden" and that way anyone with the link can view them, but they aren't available for general people on youtube.

 

[clcat120]

Sadly the videos are set to "private". Try editing them to be marked as "hidden" and that way anyone with the link can view them, but they aren't available for general people on youtube.

Oppsie...I just changed to "Public" and published! Let me know if you can see them now! Thanks!

 

[lovedogs]

I prefer the one closer to your nails (the "deeper color" optipn). I might be in the minority here but I prefer how it holds its color indoors vs the other one

 

[clcat120]

More videos of these babies in the sun!

 

[lovedogs]

The sun videos solidify my preference even more.

 

[dk168]

Tough one, as I prefer the lighter one of the two until I saw the the sun video!

DK

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

I agree, I like the one that faces up a bit smaller. It doesn't go dead as much as the other. Interesting you were told the more pink the more desirable. I always thought the more peachy pinks were the trade ideal for malaia. I have a raspberry colored one and a fleshy-pink-lilac one.

 

[clcat120]

I agree, I like the one that faces up a bit smaller. It doesn't go dead as much as the other. Interesting you were told the more pink the more desirable. I always thought the more peachy pinks were the trade ideal for malaia. I have a raspberry colored one and a fleshy-pink-lilac one.

Which one looks more peachy to you? Thanks.

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

I prefer the the more pinkish orange(the slightly smaller) of the two.

 

[peacechick]

I like the one with a more saturated color too!

 

[chrono]

The richer coloured has some orange.
The lighter one is a purer pink, but colour is "weak".

 

[Nick_G]

The slightly darker one with an orange modifier is the one I'd go for.

 

[kimberlyqkim]

My eye prefers the deeper one w some red/orange! Please share setting photos!

 

[PinkAndBlueBling]

Ooh! I love the smaller one! Beautiful color.

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

I would ignore the "this is more expensive b/c the color is more popular" and go with with color speaks to you! They each have their own look. Do you have a setting or metal type in mind for this stone? Maybe that will help you with your decision?

 

[clcat120]

I took them outside to the Central Park. Maybe the first video here will alter your view:

 

[clcat120]

I would ignore the "this is more expensive b/c the color is more popular" and go with with color speaks to you! They each have their own look. Do you have a setting or metal type in mind for this stone? Maybe that will help you with your decision?

I do not know how I want to set it yet...Not sure if I want it to be a ring or a necklace. Open for inspirations!

 

[PinkAndBlueBling]

It sounds like you are leaning one way, and you know which way that it is. This is why I don't get opinions unless I think a stone has an issue. I don't want to be swayed. I just bought a huge tanzanite because when I saw it my reaction was "Whoa!" Some would call me crazy, but I buy what sings to me. So....which one sings to you?

 

[lovedogs]

Sounds like you prefer the lighter pink color, which is totally fine! I disagree that somehow it's inherently "Better"--the colors are just different and people will differ in which one they prefer and why.

 

[clcat120]

It sounds like you are leaning one way, and you know which way that it is. This is why I don't get opinions unless I think a stone has an issue. I don't want to be swayed. I just bought a huge tanzanite because when I saw it my reaction was "Whoa!" Some would call me crazy, but I buy what sings to me. So....which one sings to you?

I myself leaning toward the reddish one too. I think it has a more unique color. The color of the pink one can be found easily in spinel, tourmaline, and pad sapphire...However, this is the first time I actually seeing these garnets in person, and they are hard to come by. The pink one has a bit more light profile probably because it has a lighter tone so it reflects other colors more. The reddish one is more saturate in color, so its color performs more consistently through different lighting environments.

 

[AnastasiaBeaverhausen]

I myself leaning toward the reddish one too. I think it has a more unique color. The color of the pink one can be found easily in spinel, tourmaline, and pad sapphire...However, this is the first time I actually seeing these garnets in person, and they are hard to come by. The pink one has a bit more light profile probably because it has a lighter tone so it reflects other colors more. The reddish one is more saturate in color, so its color performs more consistently through different lighting environments.

Ay, the FOMO (fear of missing out) is real. But like you said, the lighter pink is an easier to find color. And it's great that the more reddish one doesn't black out in certain lighting that a lot of garnets do. I think you know what you really want here

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

Which one looks more peachy to you? Thanks.

Neither look peachy to me, but there's nothing wrong with that! I may be going off old news, as it's been awhile since I've shopped malaias. I personally like the color if the smaller facing one you posted, but that's me. I say buy what sings to you. Here are mine.

 

[2Neezers]

I cant decide which one I like better to give you a vote, since in one video I’ll like one and in the next video I’ll like the other . They’re both beautiful!
If you haven’t already, try to spend time with each stone by itself, to see which one sings to you when it’s alone. It’s nice to have them side by side to compare, but you might see things differently when they are seen as individual stones.

 

[clcat120]

Do you think these two garnets are in good cut? Is the bigger facets assembling more an antique cushion cut preferred?

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

Just saw this and thought about this thread. So pretty! I've bought from him before and was very happy.

7.57 cts – Rare Magnificent Purplish Pink Imperial Malaia Garnet With Video! | Loupe Troop

loupetroop.com

 

[icy_jade]

Am in the minority but I like the lighter pink better as I think it flatters your skin in this photo. But go with whichever stone you love more and you can’t go wrong

 

[Laurainthesky]

I like the darker pink which is just a personal preference. You have nice hands. And I may need to own a Malaia garnet.