16.99ct ETW Earth-Mined Yellow Grossular Garnet – Cushion Cut, Large Stone

16.99ct ETW Earth-Mined Yellow Grossular Garnet – Cushion Cut, Large Stone

This impressive 16.99-carat earth-mined yellow grossular garnet from Africa features warm yellow coloration and a substantial cushion cut. Its generous size and distinctive natural inclusions make it an interesting choice for a statement pendant or gemstone collection.

Specifications:

Gemstone: Yellow Grossular Garnet
Carat Weight: 16.99ct ETW
Cut: Cushion Cut
Dimensions: 14.8 x 14.3 x 9.1 mm
Clarity: Heavily Included
Treatment: Unheated
Origin: Africa
Condition: New

Earth-mined yellow grossular garnet weighing 16.99ct ETW in a cushion cut from Africa, featuring heavily included clarity and unheated character.

This grossular garnet displays attractive yellow coloration in a generously proportioned cushion shape. Its prominent natural inclusions create a distinctive appearance, emphasizing the individual character of this substantial gemstone.

Grossular is a calcium aluminum silicate member of the garnet family, known for its diverse colors ranging from green and yellow to orange, pink, and colorless. Yellow grossular offers an appealing alternative to more familiar red garnets.

This gemstone is unheated, retaining its naturally occurring coloration. Its heavily included clarity means internal features are prominent and may affect transparency and brilliance.

At 16.99 carats and measuring 14.8 x 14.3 x 9.1 mm, this garnet offers considerable visual presence. Its large cushion shape makes it especially suitable for a custom statement pendant, mineral display, or gemstone collection.

Grossular garnet has a Mohs hardness of approximately 6.5 to 7.5, providing reasonable scratch resistance with appropriate care. A protective setting is recommended, particularly given this specimen's substantial inclusions.

This individual yellow grossular garnet combines impressive size, warm natural color, and distinctive internal characteristics in a collectible earth-mined gemstone.

(Stock Code: EDMM)

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