{"product_id":"3-46-carats-hessonite-garnet-orange-hessonite-garnet-cushion-cut","title":"Hessonite Garnet Cushion Cut 3.46 Carats | Natural Orange Hessonite from Afghanistan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sf__accordion-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pb-8 prose\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eExperience the fiery elegance of this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onestepgems.com\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e3.46 Carats Hessonite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, beautifully crafted in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eCushion Cut\u003c\/strong\u003e to enhance its rich orange brilliance. Known for its warm cinnamon-like hue, this natural gemstone adds sophistication and charm to fine jewelry or gemstone collections. Sourced from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eAfghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003euntreated Hessonite Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases natural beauty with excellent character and appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eGemstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Hessonite Garnet \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eShape \/ Cut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cushion Cut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.46 Carats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e8.75 x 8.70 x 5.72 MM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e SI (Slightly Included)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afghanistan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eWhat Is Hessonite Garnet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eHessonite Garnet is a variety of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eGrossular Garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e, admired for its orange to reddish-brown color. 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Astrological Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eVedic astrology\u003c\/strong\u003e, Hessonite Garnet is associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003eRahu (North Node of the Moon)\u003c\/strong\u003e and is believed to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eBoost confidence and mental clarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003eAttract stability and prosperity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003eDispel negative energies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003eEncourage creativity and courage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003eWhy Buy from Onestep Gems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2885\"\u003e✔ 100% \u003cstrong data-start=\"2730\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003eNatural \u0026amp; Untreated Gemstones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003e✔ Carefully selected Afghan gemstones\u003cbr data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003e✔ Competitive pricing for the USA market\u003cbr data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"2849\"\u003e✔ Trusted quality and authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2887\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2900\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2902\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003e1. Is this Hessonite Garnet natural?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"2945\"\u003eYes, this gemstone is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003e100% natural and untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3033\"\u003e2. What does SI clarity mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3036\"\u003eSI means \u003cstrong data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003eslightly included\u003c\/strong\u003e, with minor natural inclusions visible under magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3128\" data-end=\"3169\"\u003e3. 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