Loose Natural Hessonite Gemstones

Gemstone Guide

About Hessonite Gemstone

Hessonite is a variety of grossular garnet known for its warm cinnamon-to-honey brown color, caused by traces of iron and manganese — a distinctive shade that has earned it the nickname "cinnamon stone." It's also widely known as Gomed, a stone traditionally associated with the planet Rahu in Vedic astrology, which has made it especially sought-after among buyers from South Asia alongside its appeal as a warm, affordable alternative to other brown and orange gemstones. Natural hessonite is sourced primarily from Sri Lanka, along with India and Canada, and typically displays a soft, treacle-like internal texture that gemologists consider a hallmark of the stone rather than a flaw. Rated 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, it's durable enough for everyday jewelry. Every hessonite in Jamsora's collection is independently certified to confirm it's a natural, untreated stone before it ships.