Natural Spessartite Garnet — 3.51 ct, Nigeria, Pear Step Cut Nigerian Tourmaline warm tones of the Carnelian

warm tones of the Carnelian gemstone paired with the intricate intaglio carving make it both a functional and decorative piece

66 carat amethyst from Bolivia displays purple coloration with clarity consistent with VVS grading

these sapphires come in a range of shapes and sizes

Cut: Scissors cut emerald

Natural Spessartite Garnet — 3.51 ct, Nigeria, Pear Step Cut Nigerian Tourmaline warm tones of the CarnelianNatural spessartite garnet from Nigeria. The stone displays an orange body color typical of manganese rich garnet from West African deposits. Cut in a pear step style. No treatment reported. Spessartite forms in granitic pegmatites and metamorphic environments and has a hardness of 77. 5 on the Mohs scale with no cleavage. Nigerian material is known for producing transparent orange stones suitable for faceting. Origin: Nigeria Weight: 3. 51 carats!