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2.46 Ct. Orange Spessartite Garnet from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Nov 4
Item ID: | K32957 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.45 Width: 6.91 Height: 3.84 |
Weight: | 2.46 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 | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $528 |
From the ancient, mineral rich soils of Madagascar this cushion shape spessartite garnet began its quiet journey, formed over eons by heat and pressure that coaxed manganese and aluminum into a remarkable orange crystal, a glow preserved within the earth until patient hands recovered it and brought it to light. At The Natural Gemstone Company we first encountered this gem as a rough of exceptional promise, and each step since has been guided by respect for its origin and by a desire to reveal its natural charisma. Carefully faceted with a mixed brilliant cut and polished to an excellent finish, this transparent 2.46 carat gem now measures 8.45 by 6.91 by 3.84 millimeters, and displays a vivid color intensity that seems to hold the warmth of a sunset. Its clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a testament to its natural authenticity, and no enhancement has been applied, ensuring that every facet and flash is wholly original and responsibly sourced from Madagascar.
In the studio the gem was shaped into a classic cushion, each pavilion and table cut to maximize fire and scintillation, so that under different lights its orange hues shift from intense mandarin to deep autumn amber. As a salesperson who knows gemstones intimately I can tell you that this spessartite will continue to captivate over the years, its vivid tone and brilliant facets aging into a beloved focal point of any jewelry piece. Set in a simple bezel or an elegant prong mount the stone will retain superb durability and charm, while its natural inclusions add character and a unique fingerprint that will be passed down as a personal heirloom. Whether chosen for a signature cocktail ring or a bespoke necklace, this garnet promises enduring appeal, and when cared for with gentle cleaning and occasional professional inspection it will keep reflecting light with the same luminous energy it had the moment it emerged from Madagascar, a living connection between earth and wearer, offered with pride by The Natural Gemstone Company.
