Product Description for Min 2.50ct 8.5mm Round Spessartite Garnet
min 2.50ct 8.5mm round nigerian spessartite garnet. the colors of spessartite can range from a bright vibrant orange to a deep red orange color. spessartite, which was once just a collector's gem, exploded into the mainstream in the 1990's. spessartite is 6.5-7.5 on the mohs' scale and like all garnets is untreated. the beautiful color that you see is strictly what nature creates.