SOLD// GARANATUS: FROM ROUGH TO CUT// MVXTTG
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2023 AGTA SPECTRUM AWARD-WINNING NECKLACE
Exquisite Rarity: GARANATUS
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.
*PRICE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. The price is not zero.
GARANATUS IS CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY AT THE WORLD THE FAMOUS GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA IN CARLSBAD, CA.
PRICE ON REQUEST.
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.
Please Note: The actual price is not 0.00- it is PRICE ON REQUEST
PRESS
40 Years of AGTA Spectrum Awards: Winners Weigh In on How the Awards Have Helped Their Businesses
You’ve heard folks say it countless times—Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards change lives. Well, is it true? Many will tell you it is, and they do. In the spirit of celebration, AGTA reached out to some past winners to learn more about their milestone moments and if the praise made a difference. (Spoiler: It did!)
Jennifer Heebner, Editor in Chief, EPrism Magazine, June 26, 2024
Beyond Beauty: A Garnet Necklace Decoded
The Gemological Institute of America delves deep into our legendary GARANATUS: From Rough to Cut Necklace in their latest issue. This necklace can even be viewed at their Carlsbad Campus. (Subscription required for article)
Gems & Gemology, Spring 2024, Vol. LX, 90th Anniversary
GIA GemAccess™- GARANATUS: A Voyage of Color and Design
What does it take to craft an award-winning, one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry that is both visually stunning and historically important? For Mary van der Aa and Todd Wacks, this undertaking required more than a decade to build a garnet collection, followed by three years to design and fabricate the necklace itself. Listen to this tale of collaboration, geological wonder, and innovative design that explores the global span of garnets and their rainbow of origins in this month's online GemAccess™ module.
GIA GemAccess™, April 2024
Platinum’s Presence
We asked award-winning jeweler-gemologist Mary van der Aa about working with platinum. She should know. Her 2023 Spectrum “Best Use of Platinum and Color” award went to her and Tucson Todd’s Gems garnet neckpiece that spanned a decade of labor – and love.
Diana Jarrett, Mid-America Jewelry News, March 2024
Platinum’s Presence
We asked award-winning jeweler-gemologist Mary van der Aa about working with platinum. She should know. Her 2023 Spectrum “Best Use of Platinum and Color” award went to her and Tucson Todd’s Gems garnet neckpiece that spanned a decade of labor – and love.
Diana Jarrett, Southern Jewelry News, March 2024
A Window Into The 2024 Tucson Gem. Mineral & Fossil Showcase
Jennifer-Lynn Archuleta and Olga Gonzalez FGA DGA get a glimpse of the upcoming year’s trends at the February 2024 Tucson Gem Shows, including GARANATUS by Mary van der Aa X Tucson Todd’s Gems.
Gems & Jewellery, Vol. 33, No. 1, Spring 2024
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
“Mary has such an impeccable eye for color. Her pieces are empowering and always make me feel ready for anything. I am the talk of the town whenever I am out- and I can’t lie, I love the attention and adoration her pieces bring. I also love being unique in a sea of monotony.”
GARNET
Garnet is an “allochromatic” gemstone, which means it can be found in just about any color- including clear, blue and green. Red garnet is one of the most common and widespread of gems. Thousands of years ago, red garnets adorned Egypt’s pharaohs, and were entombed with their corpses as highly prized possessions for the afterlife. In ancient Rome, carved garnets in signet rings were used to stamp wax that sealed important documents. Garnet is the birthstone for January, and the gemstone for Aquarius and Aries. It is the gem for the 2nd, 15th and 19th anniversaries. Garnets have fair to good toughness, and a hardness of 6.5–7.5, making them very durable for everyday wear with proper care. More about Garnet HERE.
