#54 • 6.31 Natural Spessartite Garnet Gemstone

Part of Jewellery Collection - Marion North and Estate of Helen Davenport - Guelph (timed auction by David Moore & Associates Inc. / Rapid-Sell.ca )

High bid $330.00

Status: Sold

- carat:  6.31 - type: Garnet - colour: Red - cut: Oval - clarity: VVS - unheated - appraisal: $2500 - reference #: 1840098 About Spessartite Garnet Usually orange to reddish brown, gem-quality Spessartite or Spessartine garnets are somewhat rare. However, as blends with other garnet species, they include popular mandarin and Malaya garnets as well as color change gems. Spessartites make very durable jewelry stones. This type of garnet is rare and considered very valuable in the market especially at larger sizes above 2 ct. The main quality factors are color and clarity. The saturated pure orange is the rarest and most valuable, with prices ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 per carat depending on size. The bright yellowish-orange is the second most valuable color, with prices in the range of $750 to $1,200 per carat.