This 3.03 carat iridescent andradite garnet from Tenkawa Village in Nara, Japan is a true optical marvel. Cut into a domed square rose cut measuring 6mm x 6mm x 4mm, the gem radiates with electric bands of spectral color—an ultra-rare example of lamellar diffraction in garnet at its most vivid.

At the right angles, the stone flashes with intense, liquid-like iridescence, shifting hues as light dances across its surface. The rose cut adds a dimensional brilliance that enhances this phenomenon, making the gem feel almost animated.

Rare, elemental, and one-of-a-kind, this piece is ideal for a singular jewelry statement or as a crown jewel in a fine mineral collection. Impossible to replicate—this garnet is alive with energy.