Sparkling Genuine All-Natural
Garnet
set in Solid, .925 Fine Sterling Silver
Fine-Jewelry ... to last a lifetime
Garnet Information: Garnet is one of the traditional birthstones for January. The name Garnet is from the word granatum which means seed probably so named because of the coloring of the gemstone is similar to pomegranate seeds. Garnets date back in antiquity. By 3100 B.C., the Egyptians used them in jewelry and they have been prized and highly valued ever since. Even today, Garnets are often referred to as the gemstone of the future.
There are many different types of Garnet, some of which are mentioned in the next section. Each type of Garnet has its own composition, hardness and mineralogical classifications.
Every fine jewelry collection should have several representative examples of each major Garnet color.
Colors and Sources: Garnet is the name given to a group of minerals that exist in a rainbow of colors. Colors range from the deep reds of the Pyrope to the exciting vibrant greens of Tsavorite. Usually when the term Garnet is used without additional descriptions, the deep burgundy red variety is being described.
Today, Garnets are mined in Africa, Australia, Asia, Bohemia, Brazil, Burma, Canada Europe, India, Latin America, Mexico, Pakistan, Russia, Scotland, South America, Sri Lanka, Switzerland and part of the USA.
Care: Garnets are normally sturdy but as with all gemstones, they can chip. As with all fine jewelry, it is recommended to remove the jewelry before working with or handling chemicals. Sudden, extreme temperature changes can also cause gemstones, including Garnets, to fracture. Avoid steam cleaning. A bath in warm, mildly soapy water is usually the safest and best cleaning method for Garnets. After cleaning, be sure to rinse thoroughly using room temperature water.
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