Hessonite Garnet Sterling Silver Pendant SP407

Hessonite garnet, also known as "cinnamon stone," is a variety of grossular garnet, prized for its warm, reddish-brown to orange-red colour, often with a distinctive "treacly" or oily appearance due to inclusions. It is a hard gemstone (7-7.5 on the Mohs scale) and is known for its unique internal features, including streaks and a "whiskey in water" effect. 

Key Characteristics:

• Colour: Ranges from golden yellow to brownish orange, reddish orange, and red.
• Appearance: Often has inclusions that cause a "treacly" or oily appearance, with streaks and a "whiskey in water" effect.
• Origin: Common in various locations, with gem-quality material primarily found in Sri Lanka, and in India, Myanmar, and Russia.
• Historical Use: Used in jewellery since ancient times, with examples found in ancient Greece and Rome, and in medieval European crowns.

Material: Sterling Silver (925)
Size of Pendant: 4mm x 1mm
Stone Size: 35 x 10mm Oval cut
Care :Use a soft cloth
Chain  available as optional extra

PLEASE NOTE:  As each piece is individually made, slight variations will occur in each piece, although every effort will be made to match the picture viewed as closely as possible.