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Spessartine and Almandine Garnet Pendant

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $750 - $800

Buyer's premium: 18%

Genuine Garnet Pendant.  This is a delightful and dainty garnet pendant in 14 karat yellow gold that features an approximate 6 mm x 4 mm pear-shaped almandine garnet that is prong-set in a halo of pear-shaped (and on round, faceted) spessartine garnets, approximately 5 mm x 3 mm.  The pendant is approximately 1/2" diameter.  This is a preowned, estate item in excellent condition.

Auction Code: S8/1.1-mls

Spessartine Garnets were originally found in the Spessart mountains of Bavaria, and are now found in hundreds of locations around the world!

Almandine is the most common garnet and can be found in hundreds of widespread localities around the world.

  • The word garnet comes from an ancient word meaning "pomegranate".
  • The rich, dark color of Bohemian garnets made them prized specimens of cluster jewelry produced in Victorian times.
  • Referred to as Mandarin garnet 

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Weight: 1.7 GR