Honey-orange garnet known as Gomed.
Supplied by weight or by piece — raw, polished or made into jewellery. Sizes, grades and quantities on request.
Hessonite is the cinnamon to honey-orange variety of grossular garnet, with a typical swirly, "treacle" look inside.
In India it is well known as Gomed, one of the navaratna stones; Sri Lanka and India are the main sources.
Clean with lukewarm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft brush, then dry with a soft cloth. Store apart from softer stones to avoid scratches.
Every form below is available in wholesale quantities. Ask for sizes, grades and packing.
Natural, uncut pieces straight from the mine.
Collector-grade natural pieces.
Smooth, polished pocket stones.
Round, faceted and chip beads on strands.
Crystal pendants and necklaces in bulk.
Stretch bead bracelets and more.
Calibrated stones for setting.
Finished crystal rings and earrings.
We supply raw stones, tumbled and polished pieces, carvings, beads and finished jewellery such as pendants and bracelets by the kilo or by the piece. Tell us what you need and we will reply with availability, sizes and lead time.
Sulphate Soft calcium sulphate — selenite and desert rose.
Mica Dark brown to black iron mica.
Feldspar Orange feldspar sparkling with copper glitter.
Carbonate Rare-earth fluorocarbonate ore.