Natural Spessartite Garnet · 0.1 ct · Round · Deep Orange · Africa

$15.79

Natural Spessartite Garnet weighing 0.10 ct, fashioned in an excellent round brilliant cut and measuring approximately 2.5 mm. This transparent gemstone displays a deep to vivid orange colour with subtle brownish undertones, VS clarity, excellent symmetry and high vitreous luster. Its calibrated size and refined optical performance make it particularly suitable for fine and high-end jewellery settings. No indication of treatment.

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NGB Reference: NGB-000683 SKU: FA-GARN026SP-003-221 Category: Brand:
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This natural 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐭 weighs 𝟎.𝟏𝟎 𝐜𝐭 and is fashioned in a precise 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐭, displaying an intense deep to vivid orange colour with subtle brownish undertones and a particularly bright vitreous luster.

Measuring approximately 𝟐.𝟓 𝐦𝐦 in diameter, the gemstone has a compact calibrated jewellery size that makes it especially suitable for refined accent settings, bespoke jewellery and high-end multi-stone designs.

The gemstone displays a 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 colour with strong saturation and excellent face-up intensity. Subtle brownish undertones provide additional depth without overpowering the dominant orange appearance. The colour quality is assessed as 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭.

Spessartite is a manganese-rich member of the Garnet group, valued for its naturally occurring yellowish-orange, vivid orange, reddish-orange and orange-red colours. Well-saturated examples can show particularly strong brilliance when combined with good transparency and precise cutting.

This specimen is 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 and displays a 𝐕𝐒 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞. Only minor natural internal characteristics are expected to be visible under magnification, allowing the saturated colour and optical performance to remain visually dominant.

The cutting quality is assessed as 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭, complemented by 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐲. The round brilliant facet arrangement produces crisp internal reflections and balanced light return, enhancing the stone’s brightness despite its compact dimensions.

A 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 further strengthens the face-up appearance and gives the gemstone a bright, polished and refined presentation.

The combination of excellent colour, excellent cut and symmetry, VS clarity, transparency and high luster makes this gemstone particularly suitable for 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬.

There is 𝐧𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 for this gemstone.

𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Fine and high-end jewellery setting

With its 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫, precise brilliant cut, excellent symmetry, VS clarity and high vitreous luster, this natural 0.10 ct Spessartite Garnet offers a particularly refined quality profile for sophisticated jewellery applications.

Overall Score: 94/100

NGB Grade: Excellent

Quality Evaluation

Color19.0/20
Clarity18.0/20
Cut20.0/20
Optical Performance18.0/20
Overall Appeal19.0/20

Evaluation Notes

This natural Spessartite Garnet presents an excellent overall quality profile, combining a deep to vivid orange colour with strong transparency, excellent cutting precision and high vitreous luster.

The gemstone shows an attractive saturated orange appearance with subtle brownish undertones that add depth while preserving a lively face-up colour. Its VS clarity profile indicates only minor natural internal characteristics, allowing good transparency and strong brilliance to remain visually dominant.

The excellent round brilliant cut and excellent symmetry produce crisp, balanced reflections and efficient light return, while the high luster further enhances the refined appearance of the stone.

The combination of excellent colour, VS clarity, excellent cut and symmetry, high luster and strong overall visual appeal supports an excellent 94/100 assessment.

Species

Garnet

Gemstone Variety

Garnet

Gemstone Sub-variety

Spessartite

Color

Orange

Shape

Round

Cut

Brilliant Cut

Treatment

Unheated, Untreated

Transparency

Transparent

Origin

Africa

Gemological Properties

Carat Weight0.1 ct
Dimensions2.5 mm
TransparencyTransparent
ClarityVS
Refractive Index1.79-1.83
Specific Gravity4.12–4.20
Hardness7-7.5 Mohs
BirefringenceNone
Crystal SystemCubic
Dispersion0.027
LusterVitreous
Color Descriptiondeep/Vivid Orange (brownish)
Transparency NotesTransparent; assessed together with the specimen-specific clarity and internal characteristics.
Natural CharacteristicsThe Spessartite Garnet displays a transparent internal structure with a deep to vivid orange body colour and subtle brownish undertones. The stone shows only minor natural internal characteristics, consistent with a VS clarity profile, allowing the colour saturation, brilliance and high vitreous luster to remain visually dominant. Fine inclusions may be visible under magnification, but they do not significantly interrupt transparency or light return. The internal appearance remains relatively clean, supporting a bright and refined face-up presentation. The excellent round brilliant cut and excellent symmetry produce crisp internal reflections and balanced brilliance, while the high luster further enhances the vivid orange colour. The combination of strong natural colour, good internal cleanliness, transparency and precise cutting gives this Spessartite Garnet a refined natural character particularly suitable for fine jewellery use.

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