Radiant Hessonite Garnet gem quality facet cut rounds. Beads are 4mm; necklace is 18" long with a sterling silver lobster claw clasp. Strung on Beadalon .015 49 strand Bright wire for durability and a beautiful drape. Hessonite is a form of Grossular Garnet and is associated with advancing spiritual growth, transformation and the breaking of old habits and patterns. Hessonite Garnet resonates with the zodiac sign of Leo (Sun). In Vedic astrology it enhances the energy of the Lunar North Node (Rahu), and negates the energy of the Lunar South Node (Ketu).