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7.73 Ct. Spessartite Garnet from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
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Item ID: | K22152 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 12.01 Width: 9.05 Height: 7.09 |
Weight: | 7.73 Ct. |
Color: help | Orange |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Radiant |
Cut: | Radiant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
Per carat price: help | $1,539 |
This transparent orange spessartite garnet offered by The Natural Gemstone Company is a finely proportioned 7.73 carat stone, measuring 12.01 by 9.05 by 7.09 mm. The gem displays a radiant cut that balances brilliance with controlled face up color, and the cutting and polish are of excellent standard, producing sharp facet junctions and even light return. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, with inclusions that do not materially affect visual appeal or durability. The color intensity is vivid, presenting a saturated, pure orange tone that is characteristic of high quality spessartite garnets, and the gem is free of any enhancements, retaining natural origin qualities from Ceylon, Sri Lanka.
From an investment perspective this specimen possesses attributes that tend to support long term appreciation, while acknowledging that no gemstone investment can be guaranteed. Size is a primary factor in market value for spessartite, and at 7.73 carat this garnet sits in a weight class where well colored, clean examples become markedly rarer. Origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka adds provenance value, as material with clear locality data and no enhancement is increasingly sought by collectors and investors who prioritize natural state and traceable supply. The vivid, uncompromised color and excellent polish increase desirability for high end jewelry applications, which enhances liquidity relative to lower grade material. Market drivers to monitor include supply from primary mining regions, trends in collector interest for colored stones, and demand for untreated gems in the luxury market. Proper documentation and certification, conservative storage and periodic condition reviews are recommended to preserve value. When combined with professional mounting and provenance documentation, this radiant spessartite garnet can perform as a collectible gemstone with potential for appreciation, particularly for buyers seeking natural, untreated examples with strong color and substantial size.
