GARNET

A group of gemstones that can be found in an array of colors, except blue, which includes greens, yellows, oranges, pinks, reds or garnets. The gemstone is given a specific name, depending on the color that it features. If it is not referred to, whenever we mention garnet, we will be referring to a type of almandine, the most common garnet, which features a red, brown or violet red tone. Other common garnet varieties: Tsavorite – Hessonite – Rhodonite – Spessartine.

A group of gemstones that can be found in an array of colors.

DID YOU KNOW THAT…?

It was very popular in Bohemian jewelry from the 17th to the 19th century. Even nowadays, it is traditional to purchase a piece of jewelry with garnet when visiting the region.

ORIGIN

Sri Lanka, South Africa, India.

COLOR

Green, red, orange, purple.

SYMBOLOGY

HEALTH: Garnet stimulates the senses and promotes vitality, which is why it’s known as the health gemstone. It balances our energy and promotes well-being.