An aura that is hard to miss, the Hessonite (Gomed) is a variety from the Garnet Gemstone species that has a cinnamon, golden-brown color. The gem's visual signature sets it apart that made it a favorite of the Greeks and Romans and was believed to have talismanic powers. From increasing its wearer’s happiness and lifespan, these burnt sienna sparklers also offer an influx of wealth and victory.
| Color: | Cinnamon notes, with a distinctive reddish brown, orange color |
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| Finger: | Worn on the middle finger of the right hand, with the gemstone touching the body. |
| Neck: | Worn as a pendant with the gemstone touching the body. |
| Metal: | Yellow gold and silver have been noted to work well with the hessonite. |
| Zodiac Sign: | Aquarius (Western), Libra, and Taurus (Vedic). |
According to Vedic mythology, natural Hessonite is said to have formed out of the fingernails of the glorious demon Vala and is represented by the planet Rahu. A gem that can bring instant wealth and success, it is also an elegant gemstone in the correct setting.
A variety of grossular garnet, these gems govern the planet Rahu, a mythological planet that promotes confusion and psychological imbalance.
Easily identifiable, natural hessonite is a gem that can be spotted from a distance by a trained professional. The gem's iconic color, clarity, and overall appearance set it apart from most other garnet or gemstone varieties. Certification offers an into whether the gemstone is natural or perhaps a stimulant available on the market.
Color: The presence of iron and manganese offer the gem its brownish, cinnamon hues. When investing in a hessonite, golden, honey-colored gems with an even vitreous appearance are prized for their rarity.
Clarity: Hessonite has an internal feature called the “scotch in water effect”. This unique heat wave interior is what differentiates the gem from other varieties. Being its characteristic feature, gems must have visual beauty with a clear, transparent appearance.
Hessonite jewelry has been popular for ages. The gem's hardness that lies between 6.5 - 7.5 on the Moh’s scale of hardness makes it a fantastic gemstone for everyday pieces like rings and earrings. Durable yet stunningly attractive, these brownish golden gemstones are worn as talismans and represent January birthstone month.
Srilanka is a source of excellent, top quality natural hessonite with Africa offering a steady supply to meet global demand.
Fine quality, eye-clean gems with an alluring golden brown, cinnamon hue, can fetch Hessonite (Gomed) prices between INR 1000 to 10,000 a carat. Srilankan gems tend to demand premiums thanks to their unmatched quality, transparency, and iconic color.
Caring for your Hessonite garnet is imperative. Gemstones over time tend to attract dirt and grime and need an occasional bath.
A safe way to clean your Hessonite jewelry is:
Bowl is to catch gemstones that might come out of their setting but can be returned to the jeweler to be reset.
Do not use any harsh chemicals, light hand soap will work.
Jewelry pieces set with enamel and Kundan work should never be washed or put into an ultrasonic machine.
Hessonite also known as African hessonite, Srilankan hessonite, Gomed, Gomedak, Garnet
A gemstone layered with meaning, Hessonite is one that promises to bring Luck, Wealth, and Happiness.
