Natural Garnet Gemstones

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Garnets

Natural Garnets come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. All species of garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal forms, but differ in chemical composition. The word garnet comes from the 14th-century word gernet, meaning 'dark red'. Garnet species are found in every colour, with reddish shades most common. Blue garnets are the rarest.

Natural Garnets, Red in Colour were the most commonly used gemstones in the Antique Roman world. 

Cultural Significance: 

The birthstone of January and of the sun sings Aquarius and Capricorn, The garnets in Persia were considered a talisman from nature’s forces like storm and lightning. It was also widely accepted that garnet could signal approaching danger by turning pale. 

Quality Factors

Hardness

Because the chemical composition of garnet varies, the atomic bonds in some species are stronger than in others. As a result, this mineral group shows a range of hardness on the Mohs Scale of about 6.0 to 7.5.

Colors

Tones of Red, Orange, green, Yellow, etc are the colours Garnets are available in. Based on certain physical attributes which includes colour, the Garnets are grouped with different names such as the Spessartine, andradite, almandine, etc. The top colours are the reds and greens. The Demantoid Garnet’s vivid hue of Green is a beauty of a gem. Like said the subdivisions happen based mostly based on the colour of the Garnet. 

Clarity

Garnets are fairly hard stones and consequently fairly easy to work with; they have good refractive properties and so at Gempiece we can bring out the true brilliance of the stone. They are usually purchased “eye-clean” or better in terms of clarity. The Demantoid Garnet has properties similar to a Diamond and a good quality stone when cut can display a level of brilliance second to none. Hessonite garnet often has a turbulent inner appearance called the roiled affect.

At Gempiece we adhere to the policy of no compromise on the clarity of the gem sold. The Clarity, Colours, Cut and weight are factors we very actively watch upon. 

Carat Weight

Garnets are for sure not rare. It’s just that the Natural Garnet Stones of three carats or more are uncommon and they tend to get a little expensive. As for the Natural Garnet stones, the price increases dramatically with the large size. When exposed to heat and radiation there is relatively a very little effect on the Natural Garnets, so it’s not often treated. Garnets have an abrasive characteristic and so it’s use in the industries for processes like sand blasting, cut metals, finish wood etc. 

Natural Garnet stones are one of the most sought after gems and No matter which variety you opt for, always choose a garnet that sparkles and reflects light evenly across the entire gem.