VERY LARGE HESSONITE GARNET, 29.72 CT. ...

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VERY LARGE HESSONITE GARNET, 29.72 CT
Sri Lanka
The Island of Serendib (now Sri Lanka) was the birthplace of this very large Hessonite Garnet. In spite of its size, it still has extremely bright coloration displaying a strong reddish orange hue. The oval, brilliant cut gemstone has a number of bubble type inclusions but they are most visible with edge illumination; therefore not of any particular consequence. There is a slight nick at the edge of the table; not a serious matter. Overall measurements of this sizable gemstone are 21.1 x 19.5 mm and it weighs a hefty 29.72 carats.

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