Spessartine

Item Description

Although I haven't seen much of this material, this stone came from a trusted source, so I believe it is authentic. Spessartine occurs in all shades of red and orange, and this particular stone is a nice blending of the two shades. This stone has an "Oval" cut and is very very slightly included, with great saturation of color. I've only seen a handful of these stones from this dangerous area on the Indian border, and this is one of the best quality gems that I've encountered for the material. This gem is valued at $100 per carat, so it is being offered at nearly wholesale for the $100 starting bid!