
Umbalite is a variety closely related to Rhodolite. The color of this one is of the finest color - and it came from Mark Saul's rough stock.
Roger is a custom gem cutter who specializes in re-designing the classic cuts. He works in over 35 different gem species from a wide variety of mining sources around the world. His travels to find gem rough have taken him to some very unusual places as you will see as you peruse the blog. In recent years, he has been to Madagascar and Tanzania. Hope you find this all very entertaining!