A brilliant orange gem Spessartite Garnet is bar set in a streamlined stylish 14k yellow gold ring. Spessartite, a rare form of garnet, also called mandarin or Malaya garnet, ranges from a yellow-orange through brilliant orange to orange-red. They combine very good hardness with excellent brilliance and sparkle. Spessartite is found in Africa and like all garnets is untreated. Garnet is the birthstone for January and the 2nd wedding anniversary gemstone. The spessartite garnet is a 5.5 mm round and weighs .84 carats The ring is 6.7 mm wide tapering to 2.3 mm and sits 4.9 mm above the finger The ring weighs 5.16 grams Size 7 1/4 Metal: 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry from Stowe Gems arrives beautifully packaged in a gift box. Shipped USPS First Class Insured If you have any questions about this piece or if we can help you with any of our other items please feel free to contact us.