Hessonite Gomed Radiant-Rectangle – BTHG128

A loose Hessonite Garnet (Gomed), rectangle cut, offered by weight for jewellery, collecting and astrological use.

This is a loose hessonite garnet, not a finished piece of jewellery; no metal setting is included. Weight options: 3 Ratti to 18 Ratti (16 options). Weights step from 3 Ratti to 18 Ratti, and larger weights mean a larger stone.

About hessonite garnet

Rectangular and baguette cuts are long and slim and pair well with narrow bands. Hessonite (Gomed) is a honey-brown to orange-red garnet and the gem of Rahu in Vedic tradition. In Vedic practice a gemstone is normally chosen after a chart review by a qualified astrologer, since suitability depends on the individual horoscope. The associations are traditional and symbolic, and no outcome is promised.

Product details

• Type: loose gemstone
• Gemstone: Hessonite Garnet (Gomed)
• Vedic planet association: Rahu
• Typical colour: honey-brown to reddish-orange
• Cut/shape named: rectangle
• Weight options: 3 Ratti to 18 Ratti
• 1 Ratti is commonly taken as roughly 0.9 carat (about 0.18 g); trade conversions vary

Setting and wearing

Set the stone in a ring, pendant or bracelet of your choice. A setting that lets the stone touch the skin is a common choice, along with the day, finger and metal an astrologer recommends.

Care

A soft dry cloth is all it needs for cleaning. It is a fairly durable stone, but still keep it away from perfume, hairspray and hard knocks.

Gifting

For an astrology-minded friend or family member, a gemstone chosen with their chart in mind is a considered gift.

Photos are a guide: gemstones differ a little in colour, clarity and inclusions from piece to piece. Expect the colour to look slightly different in sunlight and lamplight. This page does not list lab certification or treatment details. Ask us before you order if you need them for this stone.

Trust note: gem, cut, weight options; certificate absence stated plainly.

FAQs

How do I pick a weight?

The right weight comes down to budget, how large you want the stone to look and, if you follow astrology, your astrologer's guidance. There is a familiar body-weight rule for Ratti, but astrologers do not all follow it.

Which planet is Hessonite Garnet linked to?

In Jyotish, hessonite garnet is linked with Rahu.

Should I wear it without consulting an astrologer?

Gemstone astrology holds that the right stone depends on your chart. Most wearers check with an astrologer beforehand; a report can be booked on Brahmatells.

Pick the weight that suits your budget and order.

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