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1.47 Ct. Spessartite Garnet from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Dec 16
Item ID: | K19040 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.33 Width: 5.98 Height: 3.59 |
Weight: | 1.47 Ct. |
Color: help | Orange |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $450 |
From the red earth of southeastern Madagascar to the hands of skilled craftsmen, this orange spessartite garnet carries a story that begins in ancient geological heat and ends as a luminous jewel ready to become a treasured heirloom. Discovered in a region known for producing some of the world s most vibrant spessartites, the rough crystal was carefully selected for color and clarity, then sent through a series of artisanal stages. At The Natural Gemstone Company we honor the provenance of each stone, tracking its journey from mine to market, and ensuring that every facet reflects the natural beauty imparted by the land where it was born.
This particular gem is a transparent 1.47 carat oval spessartite garnet, measuring 7.33 x 5.98 x 3.59 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to maximize scintillation and depth. Evaluated at eye level, its clarity is described as very very slightly included, a rarity that allows the intense orange hue to glow unobstructed. The polish is excellent, and the stone has received no enhancement, preserving its pure, natural character. The mixed brilliant cut balances a lively crown with a reflective pavilion, creating flashes of warm fire and orange brilliance, while the oval outline gives a classic, versatile silhouette that adapts beautifully to many design languages.
When set into jewelry, this spessartite will command attention with an immediacy few gemstones can match, the intense color intensity ensuring it stands out whether in sunlight or artificial light. Imagine it as the sole focal point in a minimalist solitaire ring, where the orange beacon contrasts elegantly with white gold or platinum, or paired with warm yellow gold for a molten, autumnal statement. In a halo setting, the central spessartite s vivid tones will animate accompanying diamonds or white sapphires, amplifying its glow. For earrings or a pendant, the gem s depth and sparkle will capture movement and light, creating a wearable gem that reads as both bold and refined. At The Natural Gemstone Company we can help translate this stone s narrative into a bespoke piece, so its remarkable color and story will be showcased for generations.
