SPESSARTITE/MANDARIN GARNET 1.03CT SPE0008

This describes a vibrant and eye-catching Spessartite, also known as Mandarin Garnet:  

• Species/Variety: Spessartite/Mandarin Garnet. This identifies the gemstone as a Spessartite garnet, prized for its intense orange hues. The “Mandarin” designation further emphasizes its vivid orange color.  
• These Garnets are know for their bright orange colors.  
• The terms Spessartite, and Mandarin garnet, are used interchangably.
• Weight: 1.03 carats. This is a respectable size for a Spessartite, suitable for various jewelry pieces.
• Shape: Octagon. The octagonal shape provides a classic and geometric aesthetic.
• Cut: Radiant/Asscher Cut. This is where things get interesting, this indicates that the stone may have features of both cut styles. A radiant cut is known for its brilliance, and an Asscher cut for its step cut facets, and “hall of mirrors” effect. Combining these two cut styles, would make for a very unique stone.  
• Clarity: Eye Clean. This is a highly desirable characteristic, meaning the gemstone is free from inclusions visible to the naked eye.
• Color: Orange. This concisely describes the gemstone’s intense and desirable orange color, a hallmark of Mandarin Garnets.
• Approx. Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.0 x 3.8 mm. These dimensions provide a clear understanding of the gemstone’s size and proportions.