Natural Spessartite Garnet · 2.63 ct · Oval · Reddish Orange · Unheated · Namibia

$413.11

Natural Spessartite Garnet weighing 2.63 ct, fashioned in an oval mixed cut and measuring approximately 8.4 × 7.0 × 5.0 mm. This transparent gemstone displays a rich reddish-orange colour with bright vitreous luster, good symmetry and good polish. A tiny chip is present just below the girdle and is mainly visible under magnification. No indications of heating or other treatments.

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NGB Reference: NGB-000842 SKU: FA-GARN024SP-001-081 Category: Brand:
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This natural 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 weighs 𝟐.𝟔𝟑 𝐜𝐭 and is fashioned in an attractive 𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐭, displaying a lively reddish-orange colour with strong natural brilliance.

Measuring approximately 𝟖.𝟒 × 𝟕.𝟎 × 𝟓.𝟎 𝐦𝐦, the gemstone presents a well-balanced oval outline with good face-up presence for its weight. Its reddish-orange colour remains clearly visible under normal lighting conditions, showing an appealing combination of warm orange and red hues without requiring intense direct sunlight.

Spessartite is a manganese-rich member of the Garnet group and is especially valued for its characteristic orange to reddish-orange colour range. In this specimen, the warm colour is complemented by a bright vitreous luster that enhances the gemstone’s visual energy and face-up appeal.

The cutting quality is assessed as 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝, with 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲 and 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡. The mixed-cut facet arrangement combines brilliant-style and step-style elements, helping to produce attractive reflections while maintaining good colour concentration throughout the stone.

A 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐝𝐥𝐞. It is not readily visible without magnification and does not noticeably disturb the gemstone’s face-up appearance, but it is documented as part of the stone’s present condition.

There are 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 and 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, preserving the natural character of this Spessartite Garnet.

With its 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐡-𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫, bright luster and attractive oval mixed cut, this 2.63 ct natural Spessartite Garnet offers strong visual presence and the vivid warm coloration for which this Garnet variety is particularly appreciated.

Overall Score: 78/100

NGB Grade: Good

Quality Evaluation

Color18.0/20
Clarity12.0/20
Cut13.0/20
Optical Performance17.0/20
Overall Appeal18.0/20

Evaluation Notes

This natural Spessartite Garnet presents a good overall quality profile, with its rich reddish-orange colour, bright vitreous luster and attractive face-up brilliance forming the principal visual strengths.

The gemstone shows good colour saturation and lively internal reflections, although some darker extinction zones are visible within the mixed-cut pattern. The cut quality is fair to good, with good symmetry and polish, supporting a balanced overall presentation without reaching the precision of a higher-grade cut.

Fine natural inclusions are present but do not strongly disturb the face-up appearance. The tiny chip located just below the girdle is only evident under magnification and has limited visual impact, although it remains an important documented condition characteristic.

The combination of strong colour, luster, good symmetry and overall visual appeal, balanced against moderate cutting refinement, localized extinction and the minor girdle-related condition issue, supports a good 78/100 assessment.

Species

Garnet

Gemstone Variety

Garnet

Gemstone Sub-variety

Spessartite

Color

Orange

Shape

Oval

Cut

Mixed Cut

Treatment

Unheated, Untreated

Origin

Namibia

Transparency

Transparent

Gemological Properties

Carat Weight2.63 ct
Dimensions8.4 × 7.0 × 5.0 mm
TransparencyTransparent
ClarityI
Refractive Index1.79-1.83
Specific Gravity4.12–4.20
Hardness7-7.5 Mohs
BirefringenceNone
Crystal SystemCubic
Dispersion0.027
LusterVitreous
Color Descriptionreddish orange
Transparency NotesTransparent; assessed together with the specimen-specific clarity and internal characteristics.
Natural CharacteristicsThe Spessartite Garnet displays a transparent body with a rich reddish-orange to red-orange appearance and strong vitreous luster. Fine natural internal features and minute inclusions are visible under magnification, while the overall internal structure remains relatively clean in the face-up view. Localized darker areas are visible within the stone, produced by the combination of body colour, depth and facet-related light extinction rather than by a separate colour phenomenon. The mixed-cut faceting creates bright internal reflections that contrast strongly with these deeper zones. A tiny chip is documented just below the girdle. It is not readily apparent in the normal face-up view and requires magnification for clear observation. No prominent open fissures or major surface-reaching inclusions are evident in the supplied image. The combination of rich reddish-orange colour, natural internal characteristics and bright vitreous reflections gives this Spessartite Garnet a distinctive and lively appearance.

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