Hessonite Orange Garnet Ring

Ring size 18, crafted in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver. The central stone is a variety of orange garnet, also called Hessonite garnet or Fanta garnet, measuring 15 x 10 mm in a cabochon teardrop shape. It is set with prongs and surrounded by small cubic zirconia stones that add sparkle and elegance.

The bright, electric-orange spessartine garnets are called "mandarin garnet," while others have a more yellowish-orange hue. Their color is due to the presence of manganese. It is said that Noah used a garnet lamp to guide his ark through the darkness of night.

Origin: Madagascar.

Properties: It is regenerative, provides vitality and willpower.

Zodiac sign: Aries