Natural Dark Orange Hessonite Garnet Oval Shape 2.94 Carats 10X7.5mm (Gomed Stone)
Description
This is a natural dark orange hessonite garnet in an oval shape, weighing 2.94 carats and measuring 10 x 7.5 mm. In South Asia this stone is often called gomed, and it comes from Sri Lanka.
Stone details
- Gemstone: Natural hessonite garnet (gomed)
- Shape: Oval
- Carat weight: 2.94 carats
- Size: 10 x 7.5 mm
- Colour: Dark orange
- Origin: Sri Lanka
Looking at the colour
The listing describes this garnet as dark orange. Screens show colour a little differently, so view the photos on a bright display, and ask us for more pictures if you need them.
Size on the hand
At 10 x 7.5 mm, the oval is a comfortable size for a ring top. It is big enough to see clearly across a table, yet small enough for daily wear.
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About Hessonite Garnet (Gomed)
Hessonite is an orange to brownish orange variety of grossular garnet. Under magnification it often shows a swirled, slightly oily look inside, a classic feature that helps identify it.
- Mineral: Garnet (grossular)
- Hardness: 6.5–7.5 on the Mohs scale
- Main sources: Sri Lanka, India, Madagascar, Tanzania, Brazil
- Treatments: Hessonite is rarely treated; ask us for the lab report on any stone to confirm.
- Care: Clean with warm soapy water, and avoid hard knocks and sudden changes in temperature.
Buying from Raza Gems: in Dubai since 2005, lab reports on major stones, 30-day returns and insured worldwide shipping.
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery: UAE AED 25, 3–5 working days. Worldwide AED 199, 5–10 working days, tracked and insured.
Dispatch: loose stones in 1–2 business days, ready-made jewellery in 2–3.
Returns & Authenticity
30-day returns: loose stones and ready-made jewellery can be returned within 30 days of delivery, unused, with their certificate and packaging.
Authenticity guarantee: if a recognised lab finds a stone is not as described, we refund the full price and the lab fee.
Made to order: custom pieces can't be returned unless faulty.