Mandarin garnet

Mandarin garnets are a rare, bright orange variety of spessartine, prized for their unparalleled color intensity and high brilliance. They are among the most striking and sought-after specimens of high-quality colored gemstones.

  • Essential characteristics of Mandarin Garnet

    • Hardness: 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale – robust and suitable for jewelry.
    • Color: Intense, bright orange to reddish orange – particularly strong and pure orange tones achieve top prices.
    • Transparency: High-quality mandarin garnets are brilliant and clear; minimal inclusions are acceptable.
    • Origin: Nigeria and Namibia – Namibian mandarin garnets are considered to be particularly intense in color.

  • Mandarin Garnet as an Investment

    Due to limited deposits and strong demand, high-quality mandarin garnets have enormous potential for appreciation. Natural, untreated stones are particularly sought after.

    Prices for high-quality mandarin garnets have continuously increased, especially for stones over 5 carats in intense orange.

  • Effect of Mandarin Garnet

    The mandarin garnet is traditionally associated with joie de vivre, energy, and vitality.

    It belongs to the garnet group and is therefore also the birthstone for the month of January.
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