• 1.02ct neon orange rectangle cushion cut Spessartine Garnet
• Measures 6.04 x 4.98 x 3.88mm
• Origin: Tanzania
• Cut by Peter Torraca in New York

Spessartine is a punchy, bold orange variety of Garnet that can range in hue from pumpkin to almost neon. East African spessartines are something to behold–the miners there call the mandarin colors “Fanta stones”--they have an irresistible glow and are show-stoppers when set in pieces of jewelry. 

Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January.

When you shop with ANZA Gems, you're making a difference and giving back to East African mining communities. ANZA supports artisans at every level, beginning with purchasing directly in-country in Tanzania and Kenya, then using US and Kenyan artisanal cutters–a number of them women–to facet the gems into one-of-a by-kind creations. At least 10% of your purchase will directly benefit education, vocational training, community development and other initiatives supporting miners where they need it most through the nonprofit Gem Legacy. 

SKU #10076