Named after diamonds because of their exceptional brilliance and dispersion, demantoid garnets rank among the rarest gems in the world and can command prices far higher than most diamonds. 1.1-ct demantoid, Russia. Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.
Green Andradite, 1.1 ct Faceted Cushion Cut from Russia
Named after diamonds because of their exceptional brilliance and dispersion, demantoid garnets rank among the rarest gems in the world and can command prices far higher than most diamonds. 1.1-ct demantoid, Russia. Photo © Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA. Used with permission.
Article: A Guide to Gem Classification
Credit: Joel E. Arem, PhD, FGA
| Gemstone | Garnet, Andradite, Demantoid Garnet |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Russia |
| Carat Weight | 1.1 |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Green |
| Transparency | Transparent |