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5.50 Ct. Orange Hessonite Garnet
This loose stone ships by Jul 27
Item ID: | K22784 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.2 Width: 10.15 Height: 6.34 |
Weight: | 5.50 Ct. |
Color: help | Orange |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Unknown |
Per carat price: help | $178 |
This 5.50 carat cushion shape orange hessonite garnet from The Natural Gemstone Company presents a precise combination of size, shape, and optical performance that suits bespoke jewelry applications. The gem measures 10.20 x 10.15 x 6.34 mm and carries a mixed brilliant cut that balances lively scintillation with a strong face-up color. The stone is transparent with vivid color intensity and an excellent polish, and it is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating a clean presentation in typical mounting orientations. There has been no enhancement to this hessonite, and its origin is unknown, providing a natural, unmodified material for designers seeking authenticity and straightforward handling in settings.
From a customization perspective this garnet’s nearly 10 mm cushion outline and 6.34 mm depth make it highly adaptable to a wide range of designs while remaining comfortable for daily wear. The cushion shape offers a broad table for color display, which is enhanced by the mixed brilliant faceting, making it particularly effective in solitaire rings, halo settings, and pendant centers where the warm orange tones are intended to be the focal point. The stone’s dimensions work well with four- or six-prong heads, low-profile bezels, or a medium halo of melee diamonds to amplify contrast without overpowering the gem’s natural warmth. Its 5.50 carat weight delivers presence for statement rings and pendants while remaining proportionate for substantial stud or drop earrings and men’s signet-style pieces. Given the clarity and excellent polish, designers can employ open-back settings or light-enhancing gallery work to maximize brilliance, and the gem pairs attractively with yellow and rose gold to emphasize warmth, or with white metals and diamonds to increase visual contrast. For custom commissions, The Natural Gemstone Company can provide exact mounting recommendations to accommodate the stone’s pavilion depth and cushion geometry, ensuring secure setting and optimal light performance.
