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1.63 Ct. Orange Cabochon Hessonite Garnet from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Jul 11
Item ID: | K26535 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.05 Width: 6 Height: 3.36 |
Weight: | 1.63 Ct. |
Color: help | Orange |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $150 |
From a remote hillside in Madagascar to the careful hands at The Natural Gemstone Company, this pear shape orange hessonite garnet began its journey as a glimmering pocket of warmth in volcanic gravels. Local miners, guided by generations of knowledge, recovered the rough with patient effort, then passed it to trusted cutters who recognized its potential for a cabochon form. Each stage of the journey honored the stone, with careful cleaning, meticulous pre forming, and final cabochon cutting that preserved its translucence and brought forward the intense orange hue. At 1.63 carats and measuring 9.05 x 6.00 x 3.36 mm, the gem was shaped into an elegant pear, its surface given an excellent polish to maximize its glow, while its clarity was evaluated as slightly included at eye level, a natural fingerprint that confirms its authenticity and origin. No enhancement was applied, the color and character are wholly natural, and the result is a warm, living gem that tells the story of its Madagascar origin in every soft reflection.
If you are searching for an engagement gem that feels genuine and rare, or a collector looking for a distinctive orange hessonite with presence and character, this piece answers that need with quiet confidence. The pear cabochon profile makes it ideal as a centerpiece for a bezel set ring that protects the dome, or for a graceful pendant that lets the light travel through its depth, and its 1.63 carat weight gives it wearable impact without overpowering a delicate setting. Slight inclusions add charm and proof of natural origin, and the intense color intensity ensures the stone reads strong in both sunlight and lamplight. At The Natural Gemstone Company we present this garnet as a ready solution for those who want an honest, unenhanced treasure with provenance, and we stand ready to assist with setting ideas, secure shipping, and detailed information on request. Your search for a warm and authentic gemstone can end here, with a stone that carries a clear journey from mine to market, and a promise of enduring beauty.
