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16.01 Ct. Reddish Orange Cabochon Spessartite Garnet from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Sep 13
Item ID: | K20083 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 14.64 Width: 12.97 Height: 7.9 |
Weight: | 16.01 Ct. |
Color: help | Reddish Orange |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $180 |
One exceptional transparent Other certified Orange 16.01 carat oval spessartite garnet awaits collectors who value true color and authenticity, dimensions 14.64 x 12.97 x 7.90 mm, cabochon cut, clarity grade included evaluated at eye level, intense color intensity, excellent polish, no enhancement, origin Madagascar. Compared with faceted spessartites of similar size, this cabochon presents a rare, luminous redness and orange warmth that reads richer and more three dimensional to the eye, rather than simply flashy. Many market alternatives are small, heat treated, or glass filled to imitate that mandarin glow, making this natural, untreated gem from Madagascar markedly superior in provenance and integrity. Where faceted stones emphasize scintillation, this finely finished cabochon emphasizes depth and saturation, offering a velvety brilliance and color concentration that cabochons of lower polish cannot match.
The value proposition of this stone stands on its size, transparency, and untreated status. At 16.01 carats most spessartites on the market are smaller or heavily processed, so owning a transparent, intense orange cabochon of this scale is uncommon and immediately distinctive. Inclusions in this gem are part of its natural character, providing internal textures that interact with light to produce a lively internal glow, rather than detracting from appearance. The excellent polish ensures a silky surface that reflects light evenly, and the oval shape of excellent proportions maximizes visible color. For customers comparing investment and aesthetic options, this spessartite offers a balance of rarity, natural authenticity, and wearable size that many faceted or treated alternatives cannot match.
Over the years this Madagascar spessartite will continue to captivate, because its color is intrinsic and not dependent on surface treatments that can fade or require redoing. Its natural stability and excellent polish mean it will age gracefully with normal care, becoming an heirloom that retains its warmth and depth. Wearers will appreciate how the stone matures visually, as light interacts with its internal features and polished dome to reveal subtle shifts in tone that are not possible in synthetic or heavily enhanced gems. For those seeking an outstanding, honest gemstone with enduring appeal, The Natural Gemstone Company presents this reddish orange cabochon spessartite as a superior choice, available for private viewing and consultation on settings that will showcase its rare beauty.

























