Mandarin Garnet

Colour: Red-Orange

Name derivation: Derived from its appearance – beautiful shades of intense orange

Symbolism: Zest for life, vitality and individuality

Gemstone family: Garnet

Birthstone: January

Hardness: Moh’s Scale 7.0- 7.5 (hard & very robust structure)

Geography: The finest come from Africa and Asia

Cleaning procedure: Clean using warm soapy water. Must not be cleaned by steam cleaning. Can be cleaned ultrasonically

Value factors: Rarity, Intensity of colour; Brilliance and “life” of stone; Size of stone