Spessartine & Quartz Var. Smoky

With lustrous orange spessartine garnets wrapped aesthetically around a light smoky quartz crystal, this little thumbnail specimen is a classic representation of the renowned Tongbei mineral combination. First appearing on the market in the late 1990s, these garnet and smoky quartz specimens quickly became collector favorites for their striking contrast and sculptural formations. However, availability has significantly declined in recent years due to reduced mining activity and regulatory changes, making well-balanced examples like this increasingly sought after.