Virgo Zodiac Disc Necklace with Natural Spessartite Garnet in 14K Gold

A 14K solid gold disc pendant for Virgo, the mutable earth sign born August 23 to September 22. Set with natural spessartite garnet, a stone whose history matches the sign's temperament.

The piece

• Metal: 14K solid gold (Yellow, White, or Rose).
• Stone: Natural spessartite garnet, round, set in a polished gold disc engraved with the Virgo glyph.
• Chain: included, 16 to 18 inch adjustable cable chain.
• Hand-finished in the USA, made to order.

The symbol

Virgo is a mutable earth sign ruled by Mercury. Its glyph derives from the figure of a maiden holding a sheaf of wheat, associated in Greek tradition with Demeter and in Roman tradition with Ceres, the goddesses of the harvest. Born between August 23 and September 22, Virgo carries late summer into early autumn, the season of careful gathering. Across traditions Virgo has been associated with discernment, devotion to craft, precision, and the work of bringing something to its finished, useful form.

About this stone

Spessartite is the manganese aluminum variety of garnet, colored vivid orange to red-orange by manganese and trace iron. The species was first identified in 1832 from the Spessart mountains of Bavaria, the source of its name, though most modern production comes from Namibia and Tanzania, where high-clarity specimens command prices comparable to fine spinel. Spessartite is one of six garnet species and reads brighter than its more common cousin pyrope because it lacks the iron damping that mutes red garnets. The stone is 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, durable for daily wear. Curated by a certified gemologist.

Care and wear

Spessartite garnet is durable for daily wear. Remove before swimming in chlorinated pools or applying lotion. Clean with mild soap and warm water, or with ultrasonic cleaners.

Common questions

What is the zodiac date range for Virgo? August 23 to September 22.

Is the stone natural? Yes. The spessartite garnet set in this pendant was mined from the earth, not synthetic.