This 4.97 carat cushion-cut Mandarin garnet is absolutely gorgeous! Spessartite garnets are a beautiful variety of January's birthstone that occur in a range of striking orange hues. The finest spessartite garnets are called "Mandarin" because of their bright, pure orange color, and are highly valued by gem collectors. This top-quality Mandarin garnet is particularly stunning, with its electric orange color and extraordinary brilliance. It is a beautifully proportioned cushion shape with rounded corners, measures 10.96 x 7.62mm and has exceptional clarity! A truly impressive gemstone with endless sparkle that will look radiant mounted by itself, accented with diamonds or set with other bright colors. We specialize in custom designs and would love to create the perfect piece of jewelry just for you!