ALE - Granaatti, luonnonnuggetit "B"-laatu (Pakistan)

Wasn't sure what to expect from a clearance batch, but these garnet nuggets are chunkier than I pictured and the deep red color really pops once they're tumbled. Using a few in a wire-wrap pendant and the raw, uneven shapes actually look better than polished stones for that.

The B grade is honestly a steal for the price — some pieces have rough edges and a bit of matrix, but that raw look is exactly why I ordered them. I've been tumbling a handful and they take a decent polish.

I bought these for tumbling and the B-grade chips are perfect for that since I don't feel bad about the flawed ones. Colors range from deep red to almost black, and a few pieces have small pits, which is expected at this grade. Way more material than I expected for a clearance bag.