Mandarin Garnet Value

Mandarin garnet, or spessartite, is one gem that I love to invest in. This video will explore how I see the value points and make my buying decisions.

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[KCRXP]

If im leaving too many coments let me know, but, im getting more of these. The camera doesnt do this mineral justice. I dont think it can truly capture the depth of color this gem has to offer. If the faceted stones' colors are anything like the tangerine cabs, im sure its something to behold.

[DonariaRegia]

I'll have to watch this at least one more time so this can all soak in. Excellent points on why spessartite is a good choice for authentic untreated gems.

[KCRXP]

Im hooked on em. Nothing else ive seen so far offers such a bright range of colors.

[Liburni]

Thank for your great video . Very nice collection, beautiful pieces.

[KCRXP]

After seeing some in person i see the obsession. Its almost glows

[KP-tyyl]

Also something interesting: most spessartines are highly magnetic and will be picked up or dragged by a strong rare earth magnet. Not diagnostic, but a fun test to do.

[williamharberts]

I think it is great that you are now showing value along with beauty. This is more lilke what your youtube channel should have been all along. It should be good for your business and be more educational for those of us not currently in the market for any given type of stone.

[AStri-zgxc]

Orange is my fave, too! ❤ I'm obsessed with Spessartine 😍🤩

[KCRXP]

Finally got the larger of the two cabs I purchased set in a pendant, and silver makes it pop even better. For a second attempt, its wearable. Pretty exciting. Im going to post a video with it soon.

[xoticrocks]

Would love to see these vids for other types of stones, love them in the natural light but im scared to show mine in sunlight i keep dropping my gems😅

[jimmyhat]

Excellent video I'd love to see your stat sapphires 👀😯❤️

[zarbibazar]

Maybe it would be useful to present some rough stones to.
Thank for your work.

[tinymetaltrees]

That’s very pretty material. It would make some lovely flowers. Maybe someday.

[beartutor]

I have a 26.7 carat oval mixed cut spessartine that was identified by IGI as a transparent Almandine-Spessartite. Unfortunately it has small crystal inclusions in it… it is pure orange (no brown overtone). I am scared that it may be worth nothing because they are eye visible lol.

[asheland_numismatics]

That is actually a very pretty gemstone! Kind of looks like Amber a little. 👍

[superfluity-of-naughtiness]

So a general question...is it possible to get extremely high quality (transparency/clarity/color) cabachons ...or are those almost immediately gobbled up for faceting)...for some strange reason i like cabachons...if you already answered this question, maybe let me know what video?

[tuanvily]

At 6:45 elongated cushion cut (and also oval cut), the gem shows colour zoning at both ends. Is that just the way the cut showing deeper saturation at both ends?

[lankasuriarachchi]

Good Job Brother. Have a nice day . I am from Sri Lanka .

[charlesadkins]

Great video is their a orange garnets called Hessonite

[outlawgordee]

Your knowledge of stones is extraordinary.

Just subscribed, and I look forward to learning more.
I'm hoping you can help me master price points. Ofc.