1.09 Ct. Spessartite Garnet from Nigeria

This exceptional orange spessartite garnet from Nigeria is a rare find offered to discerning collectors and bespoke jewelers by The Natural Gemstone Company, a gem that speaks to both connoisseurs and those who wish to wear something truly singular. We present one transparent 1.09 carat round spessartite garnet, with dimensions of 5.65 by 5.80 by 3.75 mm, masterfully fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, a choice that beautifully balances scintillation and depth. Its clarity is graded slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a characteristic that affirms its natural origin and that adds delicate personality to the stone without detracting from its visual purity. With an intense color intensity and an excellent polish, and with no enhancement, this gemstone offers an authentic and immediate presence, a vivid orange that seems to glow from within, a color that cannot be replicated by treated or synthetic alternatives. Owning this spessartite means joining a small group who appreciate original, untreated gems, a select circle that values provenance, craftsmanship, and the kind of rarity that becomes a legacy.

The color of this spessartite is its most arresting quality, an intense orange hue that commands attention whether set in warm yellow gold, contemporary rose gold, or crisp white metal. The mixed brilliant cut allows each facet to play with light in a way that enhances both brilliance and the stone s natural saturation, creating flashes that range from fiery orange to honeyed amber as it moves beneath light. In a solitaire ring, this gem will be the focal point of every glance, asserting elegance and confidence. In a pendant, the light will kiss the crown and crown facets in turn, producing a luminous halo of color that reads as sophisticated and bold. For a bespoke piece, the stone s slightly included clarity contributes a story, minute internal characteristics that refract light and lend depth, a fingerprint of nature that collectors prize for its authenticity.

At The Natural Gemstone Company we curate pieces that are limited by nature and by good taste, and this Nigerian spessartite is a perfect example of the kind of rarity we champion for clients who prefer exclusivity over mass market choices. There are only so many top quality spessartites of this size and intensity that reach the market each season, and those that are untreated and possess both an intense color and an excellent polish are more scarce still. We work with artisans and designers who create settings that respect the gem s personality, ensuring that the cut and proportions of 5.65 by 5.80 by 3.75 mm are showcased so that the gem s fire and saturation are maximized. The mixed brilliant cut has been selected to produce dynamic light return while preserving weight and face up presence, making it an ideal candidate for a refined statement piece that will be admired for years to come.

Imagine this 1.09 carat orange spessartite worn as a central stone in a bespoke engagement ring for someone who values individuality, or as a solitary pendant that becomes an heirloom, or as the centerpiece of a refined cluster that accentuates its warm, vivid tone. The excellent polish ensures smooth facet junctions for lively scintillation, while the natural, untreated origin from Nigeria affirms the gem s ethical and geological authenticity. When set in a custom mounting, the stone will contrast beautifully against open metal work that permits light to enter and reflect, and it will be equally stunning in a closed bezel that frames the gem as a glowing jewel box of color. The Natural Gemstone Company invites you to claim this spessartite if you seek a gem that stands apart, a jewel that announces its presence with an instant and unforgettable vibrancy, and a piece that places you among a select circle of patrons who own true natural rarity.