Pyralspite garnet from Malawi, Africa in an unusual 12-sided cut. For those who like a darker red, not bright pink.
SKU: C260
Garnet
1.51 carats
$160.00
1 in stock
| Carats | 1.51 |
|---|---|
| Clarity | |
| Color Specification | |
| Color | Red |
| Cut | |
| Dimensions (mm) | 6.6 x 6.6 x 4.6 |
| Origin | |
| Overall Quality | |
| Stone Shape | Cushion |
| Treatments | None |
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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.
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Imperial Russian jeweller, Faberge, famously crafted pieces with demantoid garnet.
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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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