Grossular Garnet facet rough from Umba Valley, Tanzania.
The finished faceted gemstone from this rough you can find here
SKU: R226
Grossular Garnet
95.99 carats
| Carats | 95.99 |
|---|---|
| Color | Yellow |
| Origin | |
| Treatments | None |
1
Garnets occur in every color but blue.
2
The largest garnet ever found was actually discovered underground in New York City, below Broadway and 7th The size of a bowling ball, this garnet weighs about ten pounds and currently resides in the archives of the American Museum of Natural History.
3
The word garnet comes from the Latin word “granatus” for pomegranate.
4
Imperial Russian jeweller, Faberge, famously crafted pieces with demantoid garnet.
5
A stylish red garnet bead necklace found in a grave in Egypt is more than 5,000 years old.
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Garnet is the birthstone for January and the gem for the 2nd wedding anniversary.
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