I am looking for source for “Mandarin Garnets” Which I believe is a
orange color (tangerine) variety of Spessartine Garnet. I need
top quality faceted rounds in 1.75 mm diameter. Any one out there
have a source?
Jim
James Binnion Metal Arts
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James, Black Star Trading out of Flagstaff Arizona carries mandarin
garnets. NameBright - Coming Soon
Lee Einer
Dos Manos Jewelry
http//www.dosmanosjewelry.com
I am looking for source for "Mandarin Garnets" Which I believe is a orange color (tangerine) variety of Spessartine Garnet.
Hi Jim, As I understand it, the only spessartine/spessartite that
is legitimately called “Mandarin Garnet” is the material that comes
out of Namibia. (It is the most purely orange gemstone that I have
ever seen; other spessartite seems to have at least a slightly
brownish overtone.) Some say the Nigerian spessartite rivals it.
There is only one source for this Mandarin Garnet that I know of
(they’re in Tucson every year): G.E.M. Namibia (Pty.), Ltd. As far
as I know, they have no website. Their email address is
roupgem@netvision.net.il (Israel). I would think they could tell
you which US dealers might have this material.
If you’re interested in more, see the following Colored Stone
article:
http://www.tucsonshowguide.com/stories/mar02/spessartite.cfm
Beth
Hi Jim, Your request for a source of orange garnets - - Try Mike
William’s, One of the last newsletters from him was for orange
garnets. I have bought from him and have found him to be a very good
supplier! try www.qualitygemrough.com. It was called a Labor Day
Sale so he might still have some!!! Another Jim!