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Hessonite Garnet Pendants in Sterling Silver
Garnet pendants featuring hessonite garnet bring warm, cinnamon-to-honey tones to your jewelry collection. This calcium-aluminum silicate scores 6.5–7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it suitable for regular wear. Our collection of 28,529 hessonite garnet pendants ranges from $16 to $11,402, each set in .925 sterling silver with natural, untreated stones. Sri Lanka and India produce most gem-quality hessonite, prized for its characteristic roiled or treacly internal appearance that gemologists call the "scotch in water" effect.
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Why Hessonite Garnet Makes a Distinctive Pendant Choice
Hessonite belongs to the grossular garnet family and gets its name from the Greek word "hesson," meaning inferior—a misnomer from early mineralogists who considered it less valuable than other garnets. Modern collectors appreciate hessonite for its warm color range, from golden orange to deep brownish-red, and its affordability compared to tsavorite or demantoid garnets. Each pendant in this collection features a natural hessonite garnet mounted in .925 sterling silver. The stones vary in cut, size, and saturation, so you can find pieces that range from translucent golden specimens to deeper cinnamon shades. We photograph every item individually—the pendant you see is the pendant you receive. SilverRush Style has shipped natural stone jewelry from the US since 2005. All domestic orders ship free. Browse the full selection of hessonite garnet pendants and filter by price, size, or setting style to find what fits your taste.What gives hessonite garnet its color?
Manganese and iron traces create hessonite's characteristic cinnamon-to-orange hues. The stone's internal "heat wave" appearance comes from tiny mineral inclusions formed during crystallization.
Is hessonite garnet durable enough for a pendant?
Yes. At 6.5–7.5 on the Mohs scale, hessonite resists scratches from common materials. Pendants receive less impact than rings, making this hardness level practical for regular wear.
Where do your hessonite garnets come from?
Most gem-quality hessonite originates in Sri Lanka, India, Brazil, and Tanzania. We source natural, untreated stones and set them in .925 sterling silver.
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