No reserve price - 2 pcs Hessonite - 18.04 ct - Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT)

Hessonite is a variety of grossular garnet, known for its warm, honey to cinnamon-like coloration ranging from golden to reddish orange hues. The garnet group encompasses a wide spectrum of minerals, with hessonite distinguished by its relatively lower refractive index and distinctive color, often described as 'cinnamon stone.' Measuring 18.04 carats across two pieces, these gemstones are substantial in size and exhibit the rich color tones that hessonite is celebrated for. Garnets form in metamorphic rocks under high temperature and pressure, and hessonite is frequently sourced from Sri Lanka, India, and Tanzania. This type of garnet is popular for its use in jewelry due to its vibrant color and good durability, with a hardness of around 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale. The stones have been certified by the Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT), an indication of their authenticity and quality. Hessonite garnets do not commonly undergo treatments, making natural specimens prized by collectors and jewelry designers alike. This gemstone's warm glow and historical use in various cultures for ornamental and symbolic purposes add to its enduring appeal.