This is a big and beautiful orange spessartite mandarin garnet with neon orange sparkles. Although spessartite garnets are not considered rare, the large bright mandarin ones are. This vibrant gem is cut perfectly in a brilliant oval shape, has .87 carats of bright white, clear (best grade) round diamonds in a double halo. The inner halo is comprised of waves of graduated diamonds to complete the stunning design.
Gemstone
AAA Natural Mandarin Spessartite Garnet
Weight: 3.62 carats
Cut: Oval Brilliant
Size (Diameter x Depth): 9.5 x 7.9 x 6 mm (approx)
Origin: Namibia
Color: Medium Orange with Neon Orange Sparks
Treatment: None
Setting
Metal: 14K White Gold
Accents: .87 carat (approx) Round Diamonds
Clarity/Color: VS/F (colorless)
Size: 7 (we offer free sizing)
Spessartite Garnets actually occur in a range of colors from yellowish orange to reddish orange and orange-red. This garnet is a medium orange, and just spectacular. The combination of vivid color and garnet's very high refractive index make spessartite garnet one of the most brilliant gemstones in the world of colored gems. It's also hard and durable - a perfect choice for the lover of spectacular gemstone jewelry.
This gemstone was mined in Namibia, and right now there is little material coming out of the earth. The AAA quality of this gemstone makes it one of the more rare and spectacular gemstones you will ever own!
Garnets are the traditional birthstone of January - we have them in many colors and sizes - these are one of our favorite gemstones to set in our designer settings!
