Hessonite (Gomed)

What is Hessonite (Gomed)?

Hessonite is the honey-to-cinnamon coloured variety of garnet. In astrology it is known as Gomed, the stone of Rahu. In astrology it is the stone of Rahu.

Hessonite (Gomed) Benefits & Who Should Wear It

In Vedic tradition Gomed is linked to Rahu and is believed to bring focus, stability and protection from confusion. It is traditionally worn on an astrologer's advice.

How to Identify an Original Hessonite

Genuine hessonite shows a warm honey-to-cinnamon colour, often with a characteristic treacle-like swirl inside. Because imitations are common in the market, buy from a trusted seller — every stone at GemStore.pk is hand-inspected and, where applicable, lab-verifiable.

Hessonite Price in Pakistan — What Affects It

Hessonite price in Pakistan depends on colour, clarity, carat weight and transparency. Each stone in our collection is priced individually with its exact weight and quality shown.

Why Buy Hessonite (Gomed) from GemStore.pk

• 100% original & hand-selected — every stone is inspected and, where applicable, lab-verifiable.
• Transparent pricing — real weight, type and price shown on every piece.
• Nationwide cash on delivery — delivered to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Sialkot and Gujranwala and every city in Pakistan.
• Easy returns — a clear return & refund policy so you can buy with confidence.

Hessonite quick facts

• Also called: Gomed
• Mineral: grossular garnet
• Colour: honey to cinnamon orange-brown
• Hardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale
• Main sources: Sri Lanka, India and Tanzania
• Astrology: ruled by Rahu; traditionally for worn on an astrologer's advice rather than by sign

How to wear it

Traditionally the stone is worn on the middle finger of the right hand, set in silver, first worn on a Saturday. Choose a setting that keeps it in contact with the skin if you follow the astrological tradition, and confirm the details with a qualified astrologer — see our gemstones by zodiac sign hub for a starting point.

What decides the hessonite price

The price in Pakistan depends on colour (clean honey to cinnamon without a dark tone), clarity (a treacle-like swirl is typical), size and cut. Every listing in this collection shows the exact carat weight and price, and our gemstone price guide explains typical ranges so you can compare with confidence.

Care and cleaning

Garnet is durable; clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush.

Buying from GemStore.pk

How we verify every stone

Before a listing goes live the piece is weighed on a calibrated carat scale, examined under magnification for treatment and filling, photographed in daylight and described exactly as it is. Anything we cannot verify as natural is simply not sold. You are welcome to have any purchase independently tested — that is what lab-verifiable means.

Explore more about Hessonite: read Gemstone Buying Guide Pakistan: Prices, Certification & Tips, check the gemstone price guide for Pakistan, find your stone by zodiac sign.