A large Spessartite cabochon from the famed Loliondo deposit in northern Tanzania. The color is an intense juicy orange
Loliondo Spessartite burst onto the market in the mid-2000s and disappeared almost as quickly. The original deposit produced a short-lived but unforgettable run of gems, many with this kind of saturated color and bright, open appearance. What’s left now is in private hands or old collections—making any clean piece from this source increasingly collectible.
9.54 carats / 13.6 x 10 x 6.3 mm
Estimate: $325 - $350
