18ct Yellow Gold Mandarin Garnet & Diamond Pendant
Cocktails & Champers Pendant
PY-1000-MNG
£2708.33
Mandarin Garnet Gemstone Guide
The Mandarin Garnet is an electrifying beryl alternative that showcases a breathtaking spectrum of intense red-orange fire and magnificent internal life. At Tivon, we select only the top 5% of loose natural gemstones from this rare spessartite branch to guarantee an exceptional level of saturation, clarity and brilliance. Named directly after its uniquely rich and juicy citrus appearance, this remarkably robust collector gem serves as a striking global symbol of personal individuality and pure human vitality.
Read below to explore the famous African geography, essential ultrasonic cleaning procedures and core physical parameters behind this spectacular mineral variety in our comprehensive Mandarin Garnet Gemstone Guide. Alternatively, explore our luxury Mandarin Garnet jewellery collection to discover breathtaking statement pieces, including luxury Mandarin Garnet rings, exquisite Mandarin Garnet earrings and stunning Mandarin Garnet pendants, each designed to stand as a personal family legacy.
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About Mandarin Garnet
What colour is Mandarin Garnet?
Mandarin Garnet is red-orange.
Where does the name Mandarin Garnet derive from?
The name Mandarin Garnet is derived from its appearance, beautiful shades of intense orange.
What is the symbolism of Mandarin Garnet?
Mandarin Garnet symbolises a zest for life, vitality and individuality.
What gemstone family does Mandarin Garnet belong to?
Mandarin Garnet belongs to the Garnet family of gemstones.
Is Mandarin Garnet considered a collector's gemstone?
Unquestionably. Discovered relatively recently in a remote corner of Namibia, Mandarin Garnet quickly skyrocketed to the top of collector wish lists due to its electric, pure orange saturation. Unlike many traditional gemstones, Mandarin Garnet is entirely untreated, relying purely on its exceptionally high refractive index to deliver its signature blazing internal fire. Its complete lack of brown undertones makes premium specimens an exceptionally rare and vibrant luxury asset.
Explore our other highly coveted collector's treasures and discover the distinctive appeal of varieties like the phenomenal color-shifting Alexandrite, rare, pink-sherry Imperial Topaz, intense trichroic Kunzite, legendary neon Paraíba Tourmaline, deep raspberry-fire Rubellite Tourmaline, the crisp brilliance of Spinel and the intensely vivid Tsavorite.
Is Mandarin Garnet a birthstone?
Yes, Mandarin Garnet is a birthstone and it represents January.
What is the hardness of Mandarin Garnet?
Mandarin Garnet is 7.0-7.5 on Moh’s Scale and therefore considered a hard and very robust structure.
Where is Mandarin Garnet geographically located?
The finest Mandarin Garnets come from Africa and Asia.
What is the cleaning procedure for Mandarin Garnet?
Clean Mandarin Garnet using warm soapy water. Mandarin Garnet must not be cleaned by steam cleaning, however it can be cleaned ultrasonically.
What are the value factors of Mandarin Garnet?
The value factors of Mandarin Garnet are its intensity of colour, brilliance and the "life" of the stone, as well as its size.
The Garnet Family Spectrum
Mandarin Garnet belongs to a remarkably diverse and historically rich mineral group, celebrated by connoisseurs for spanning far beyond traditional autumnal hues into some of the rarest crystals in nature. Expand your gemological knowledge and discover the unique histories of its most prestigious structural variations.
- The Garnet Family: Explore the wider, multi-hued universe and deep historical lore of this magnificent silicate crystal group in our Garnet Gemstone Guide.
- Tsavorite Garnet: Discover the intense, vivid green brilliance of an elite African treasure in our Tsavorite Garnet Gemstone Guide.
The Connoisseur’s Collectable Gemstone Set
Prized by avid gemmologists and master collectors, Mandarin Garnet is celebrated for its extreme geological scarcity, unique optical phenomena and vibrant natural palettes. Discover the extraordinary rarity, mesmerizing optical brilliance and supreme desirability of our other connoisseur-grade collectable gemstones:
- Alexandrite: Experience the magical dual-nature of nature's ultimate chameleon in our Alexandrite Gemstone Guide.
- Imperial Topaz: Discover the aristocratic golden-peach and fiery pink hues reserved for royalty in our Imperial Topaz Gemstone Guide.
- Kunzite: Explore the delicate, luminous lilac-pink elegance of spodumene in our Kunzite Gemstone Guide.
- Indicolite Tourmaline: Discover the rare, deep oceanic blues and mesmerizing teal pleochroism of elbaite in our Indicolite Tourmaline Gemstone Guide.
- Paraíba Tourmaline: Learn about the electrifying, neon turquoise copper-bearing glow of the world's most coveted tourmaline in our Paraíba Tourmaline Gemstone Guide.
- Spinel: Discover the vibrant, mist-free clarity and rich historical brilliance of cobalt and crimson spinel in our Spinel Gemstone Guide.
- Tsavorite Garnet: Explore the vivid, emerald-rivaling green radiance of East Africa's finest garnet in our Tsavorite Garnet Gemstone Guide.
- Zircon: Discover the breathtaking double refraction and diamond-like fiery dispersion of natural zircon in our Zircon Gemstone Guide.
Mandarin Garnet Jewellery
View an exclusive selection of our masterfully handcrafted Mandarin Garnet design pieces below or explore our luxury Mandarin Garnet Jewellery to discover our full range of rare masterpieces.
