GARANATUS IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AND WILL BE MAKING ITS DEBUT IN THE HALLS OF THE FAMOUS GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA VERY SOON! WE ARE SO EXCITED FOR THE OPPORTUNITY AND CANNOT WAIT TO SHARE OUR LOVE OF GEMOLOGY WITH YOU ALL!

Exquisite Rarity: “GARANATUS: FROM ROUGH TO CUT”

A TRULY EPIC ONE OF A KIND COLLECTOR’S DREAM

2023 AGTA SPECTRUM AWARD-WINNING NECKLACE

THE JOURNEY OF A GARNET CRYSTAL Introducing the epitome of elegance and opulence – the GARANATUS necklace. Crafted with meticulous artistry and unrivaled expertise, this exquisitely designed masterpiece celebrates the fusion of precious metals and radiant gemstones. With its incredible colors and design, this necklace encapsulates the ultimate indulgence. The centerpieces of this magnificent piece lie in vivid and rare garnets, showcasing a captivating harmony of colorful hues and breathtaking brilliance. Expertly faceted and carefully set, each gemstone whispers tales of mystery and allure while reflecting its wearer's timeless grace. This necklace embodies the essence of luxurious adornment, transcending trends and tethering itself to the realm of everlasting beauty and grandeur.

Enhancing elegance and igniting passion, the allure of this garnet necklace is unparalleled. Revered as a treasure among gemstone connoisseurs, garnets possess a mystique all their own. Garnets, with their multicolor hues reminiscent of a blazing fire, are as rare as they are captivating. Revered for centuries, these gems have adorned the regal likings of queens and empresses, symbolizing power and grace. Today, they continue to dazzle with their timeless allure. What sets garnet apart from other gemstones is its diversity. This family of gemstones encompasses a spectrum of stunning colors. From the deep crimson of the Mahenge garnet to the mesmerizing green hues of Demantoid and Tsavorite garnets, each variant tells a unique story. Their rarity only adds to their desirability, making this garnet necklace a truly collectible work of art.

• Awards: 2023 AGTA Spectrum Awards Best Use of Color & Platinum

• Item Number: GARANATUS

• Metal: Platinum, 18kt Yellow Gold

• Features: First ever piece of jewelry with a QR Code, first ever Magnetic Jacket Necklace

• Gems: All gems are Natural, No Treatment and were faceted by Tucson Todd’s Gems:

  Leuco Garnet, 1.40cttw, Sri Lanka

  Dora Maira Garnet, 1.69ct, Piedmont, Italy

  Anthill Garnet, 2.47ct, Arizona

  Hessonite Garnet, 3.55ct, Jeffrey Mine, Quebec

  Yellow Garnet, 3.00ct, Lemshuku, Tanzania

  Tsavorite Garnet, 2.08ct, Merelani, Tanzania

  Mint Garnet, 5.03ct, Merelani, Tanzania

  Spessartine Garnet, 3.56ct, Nigeria

  Color-Change Pyrope Garnet, 5.62ct, Morogoro, Tanzania

  Demantoid Garnet, 3.33ct, Green Dragon Mine, Namibia

  Malaya Garnet, 4.03ct, Madagascar

  Purple Garnet, 5.15ct, Mozambique

  Demantoid Garnet, with Horsetail, 3.05ct, Russia

  Color-Change Garnet, 2.66ct, Kamtonga, Kenya

  Rhodolite Garnet, 5.63ct, Mahenge, Tanzania

  Chromium Grossular Garnet, 2.70ct, Wbi, Ethiopia

  Peach Garnet, 5.05ct, Mahenge, Tanzania

  Color-Change Blue Garnet, 2.75ct, Bekily, Madagascar

  Mali Garnet, 4.21ct, Republic of Mali

  Color-Change Garnet, 3.75ct, Ngombeni, Tanzania

  Mahenge Garnet, 3.69ct, Mahenge, Tanzania

  Lindi Garnet, 2.86ct, Lindi, Tanzania

• Carat Total Weight: Over 75.00 cttw

• Length: 29”

• Weight: 1,293 grams; 2.50 pounds

• Launch year: 2024

• Made in United States

• Ethically Sourced

• Jewelry Care

Please Note: We try to display the actual colors of the gemstones shown. Variations in viewing screen settings may affect this.

AGTA Pictures courtesy of Jeff Mason Photography.

PRESS

Note: Necklace will be featured in an upcoming edition of GIA’s Gems & Gemology

Jewelry is Magical at Downtown Gallery
Garantus is the stuff of royalty. This 29-inch necklace is jewelry at its finest. It sparkles with more than 75 carats of rare, perfect and perfectly cut garnets. Those multicolored garnets were found all over the world, including Arizona, in the last 13 years and are now encased in 3 pounds of platinum.
Karen Schaffner, Tucson Weekly, January 2024

Mary van der Aa’s Spectrum-Winning Platinum & Garnet Necklace Is a 10-Year Labor of Love
While Mary van der Aa only recently nabbed the Best Use of Platinum and Color Award in the 2023 AGTA Spectrum Awards for the “Garanatas: From Rough to Cut” two-piece necklace set with more than 77 carats of Garnets, the project was 10 years in the making.
Jennifer Heebner, Editor in Chief, EPrism Magazine, December 2023

Opal Ring, Tourmalines Headline 2023 AGTA Spectrum Awards
Highlights from the 2023 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards™
Amy Elliott, JCK Magazine, October 2023

AGTA Announces the 2023 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ Winners
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards™
AGTA EPrism Magazine, October 2023