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3.17 Ct. Orange Hessonite Garnet from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Sep 6
Item ID: | K28619 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.47 Width: 7.66 Height: 5.29 |
Weight: | 3.17 Ct. |
Color: help | Orange |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $80 |
This listing describes a single, transparent hessonite garnet weighing 3.17 carats, presented in a cushion shape with dimensions 9.47 by 7.66 by 5.29 millimeters. The stone is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, exhibiting intense orange color and excellent polish. Clarity is graded as slightly included at eye level, indicating natural internal characteristics that are typical for hessonite, and no enhancements have been applied. The specimen originates from Madagascar, and its combination of weight, dimensions, and optical properties makes it a versatile center stone for a range of fine jewelry applications.
The cushion outline and mixed brilliant cutting style lend this garnet strong light return and a warm, even saturation that adapts well to different mounting philosophies. For ring settings, the proportions are well suited to both solitaire and halo arrangements, where a delicate halo of small accent stones can increase perceived size while a bezel setting can emphasize the stone's color while providing practical protection. In pendant form, the gem sits comfortably as a single center in a drop or station necklace, and paired stones of similar grade can be matched for refined stud earrings. The stone also adapts to three stone and cluster compositions for more complex, bespoke designs, and its warm hue pairs particularly well with yellow and rose gold for a classic appearance, as well as with white metals when a contemporary contrast is desired.
From a lapidary and setting perspective, the slightly included clarity provides character without compromising durability, and the excellent polish supports clean bezel walls and precise prong placement. The depth and table dimensions are compatible with standard setting templates, allowing experienced jewelers to translate the gem into a variety of mountings without extensive recutting. The Natural Gemstone Company presents this hessonite as a ready to set loose gem or as the focal point for commissioned work, and our team can advise on compatible metal choices, setting styles, and design options to achieve the desired balance of aesthetics and wearability.
