10K reactions · 720 shares | Sapphire miners along the Umba River in Tanzania were the first to find malaya garnets in the 1960s. However, gem dealers in East Africa didn't want them, as they didn’t fit the mold of any of the known garnet types. These miners dubbed them malaya, the Swahili word for "outcast." Video Credits: IG  naturedecolours | International Gem Society | Facebook

3.5K reactions · 194 shares | Garnet Bernice had the pleasure of interviewing Wanelda Hensley from Wanelda Diaries today! Join Wanelda at the Cabell County Fair on Thursday, July 24, 2025, for a Meet & Greet followed by a LIVE COMEDY show at 9:30 PM at Pumpkin Park in Milton, WV. Everyone’s Welcome—See you there! The Wanelda Diaries | Garnet Bernice | Facebook