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Garnet has been one of the world's favorite gems for centuries.  Although gem quality garnets can be among the most beautiful of gemstones, they are relatively affordable. There are some varieties, like tsavorite and spessartite that can be very expensive, but most are modestly priced. They are mined in almost every county.  Though most of us think of garnets as a red gemstone they come in many colors, including orange, green, and pink.  Garnets are not actually a single species of gemstone but are a family of gems that share certain physical properties including crystal shape and chemical composition.  They are generally grouped into six garnet species, almandine, pyrope, spessartine, grossular, andradite and uvarovite.  To complicate matters more, garnets are never just one species, but are a blend of two or more of these. (continued below)

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Spessarine Garnets

These are Top Grade Spessortine Garnets from Nigeria, Africa.  All are a beautiful, slightly orangeish  red, with dark tone and strong saturation. Very Lively! These expertly cut, deep facetted stones are top quality!
spessartine garnet Fabulous  Garnet. 7x5mm Scissors cut.  Top Grade VVS
1.5ct
WGAR1  $6.00
SOLD
Deep Color  Garnet 6.25x4.5 Emerald cut     Grade VVS                .75ct. WGAR2  $3.00
spessartine garnet Deep Orange-Red  Garnet
6x4mm Emerald Cut
Grade VVS                  .75ct
WGAR4  $3.00
Orangish-red 7x5mm 1.75ct WGAR8 $7.00
Dark  Orange-Red  Garnet 7.25x5.25mm Emerald cut 
Grade VVS                  1.75ct
WGAR6 Sold
Very slightly orangish-red     7x5mm 1.75ct. VS WGAR14 $7.00
spessartine garnet Deep Slightly Orange Red
Garnet  7.25x7.25 Square Faceted
Grade VVS                   2.5ct.
WGAR12   $10.00
SOLD
Below are rare Spessartite Garnets from Nigeria at below Wholesale Prices!
mandarin spessartite garnet Beautiful Tangerine Orange Color!
.75 ct spessartite oval. Approx 6x4.5mm
Slightly Included
SPS230 $14.00
 

 

Reddish Orange.  Approx .5 ct 6x5 oval   Very Slightly included SPS229 $10.00
 
 

spessartite garnet Reddish Orange 1 ct. Oval Approx 7x5.5mm  Very Slightly Included SPS223 $18.00  
 

mandarin spessartite garnet  7mm Round Cut.  Beautiful Mandarin orange color!
Very Slightly Included! Approx. 2.0ct.
SPS121 50.00

 

spessartite garnet 1.5ct Trillion Cut.  approx. 7.25mm     Great Red-orange color
Very Very Slightly Included.  Exquisite!
SPS217 $29.00
SOLD

 

Merelani Mint Garnets

 These beautiful light green garnets are grossular garnets from East Africa, close cousins of the darker colored  Tsavorite.    click on pictures to enlarge
Merelani Mint Garnet 10x5.5mm facet pear cut. Approx. 2carats.  Tiny chip on back, not noticeable face up.  Otherwise very clean. MGAR801 $200.00  >
Merelani Mint Garnet 10x7mm Oval. Approx. 2.5cts.      Slightly included, but still a beautiful stone. MGAR802 187.00  

Pyrope/Almandine Garnets 

The Garnets below are the more common pyrope/almandine type. They are not one-of-a-kind like those above, so you can order them in multiples.  If you need large quantities, or sizes not listed, please email me for availability and prices.

pyrope garnet 4mm Round GAR004 .50
5x3 Ovals  GAR053 .50
5mm Round GAR005 .60
6mm round GAR006 .75 
6x4 Ovals GAR064 .75
6x4 Pears GAR046 .60
8x6mm Ovals GAR086 1.00
       

   


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They are usually named for the species that is most prevalent. A garnet that is described as "pyrope" may actually be 80% pyrope, 15% almandine and 5% spessartine.  Some specific blends have also been given names of their own. For example, a garnet that is about 2/3 pyrope and 1/3 almandine is called a Rhodolite.  Other names you may encounter for varieties of garnets include demantoid (usually green), malaya ( may be pink or reddish orange) , mandarin (yellow-orange spessartine),  hessonite (usually cinnamon brown or yellowish) or tsavorite(green).

Learning, identifying and describing the seemingly endless varieties of garnets is challenging, but they also provide a wide range of prices and colors for every taste.  Garnets also provide  a source of great beauty and endless fascination for gem lovers and mineral collectors alike.

                                                                   

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