Description
Madagascar has become one of the most exciting modern sources for fine garnet material, and among its treasures, mandarin spessartite garnet holds a special place. This 36.90 carat natural facet-grade rough displays a vivid reddish-orange tone often described as “mandarin” — a color prized for its warmth, brightness, and unmistakable fire.
The crystal measures 21 by 15.1 by 13.1 millimeters, presenting strong cutting potential for a bold center stone. Its transparency and internal quality make it suitable for precision faceting, where the natural brilliance of spessartite can be fully expressed. Unlike many treated commercial stones, this material remains completely natural and unheated, preserving the integrity of its geological formation.
Mandarin garnet is admired for its intense saturation and lively character under light. When properly cut, it produces remarkable brilliance and a glowing inner fire that stands out in both classic and contemporary jewellery designs. Larger rough pieces of this quality are increasingly uncommon, making substantial specimens particularly appealing to collectors and designers seeking originality.
For fine jewellers, a stone of this size offers multiple creative possibilities — from a dramatic single-stone ring to a custom pendant or high-end bespoke piece. The strong body color allows for versatile metal pairing, working beautifully in yellow, rose, or white gold settings.
Natural, untreated garnets from Madagascar continue to attract attention in the global gem market for their vibrant color range. This mandarin spessartite rough represents not only cutting potential, but also the enduring appeal of natural gemstones shaped carefully and responsibly from source to finished jewel.
