Hessonite garnet, the “cinnamon stone,” can show warm yellow-orange to reddish orange colors. Since these gems almost always have a brownish tint and many inclusions, they are less popular than other orange garnets. However, that also makes them more affordable, usually selling for around $20 to $150 per carat. Some hessonites have an attractive, hazy “whisky in water” effect due to their inclusions. Oval-cut hessonite garnet, 2.66 cts, Madagascar. © All That Glitters. Used with permission.
Orange Garnet, 2.66 ct Faceted from Madagascar
Hessonite garnet, the "cinnamon stone," can show warm yellow-orange to reddish orange colors. Since these gems almost always have a brownish tint and many inclusions, they are less popular than other orange garnets. However, that also makes them more affordable, usually selling for around $20 to $150 per carat. Some hessonites have an attractive, hazy "whisky in water" effect due to their inclusions. Oval-cut hessonite garnet, 2.66 cts, Madagascar. © All That Glitters. Used with permission.
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| Gemstone | Garnet, Grossular Garnet, Hessonite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | Madagascar |
| Carat Weight | 2.66 |
| Gem State | Faceted |
| Color | Orange |
| Transparency | Transparent |