Garnet Gemstone
what is the deepest most beautifully red reflective gemstone on the market?
rubies really aren’t that red, although garnets are very beautiful any other ones out there?
rubies’ color comes in various shades of red, tone, and saturation. rubies are the gemstones that would display the richest red color if it is a pure red without any modifying color like orange or purple. the trace element chromium gives rubies its red color. the more chromium the more red the ruby. rubies of this quality are rare which makes it higher in value and less available. other gemstones cannot match the deep pure red of a ruby but they can come close. other gemstones such as garnets (almandite and pyrope), spinel, topaz, and beryl are also offered in dark tone and saturated reds…but the color can be subjective and the beauty is in the eye of the beholder….
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Mens Fine Jewelry – Royal Ring 18Kt Yellow Gold Garnet $19,995.00 |
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Custom Made Diamond,Chalcedony,Garnet, Sapphire Necklace $15,000.00 |
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CERTIFIED 8.35CT MUSEUM SIZE DEMANTOID GARNET .60CT DIAMONDS 14KT RING $12,950.00 |
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435 CTS UMBA VALLEY RHODOLITE ROUGH GEMSTONE BEAUTIFUL PINK GARNET FOR FACETING $12,000.00 |
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CATHY CARMENDY 7.02CT SPESSARTITE GARNET DIAMOND RING $11,550.00 |
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FIT FOR A SZARINA 5 CARAT TSVORITE GARNET & DIAMOND RING $10,500.00 |
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Woman’s Anniversary Ring Orange Mandarin Garnet & Diamonds $9,995.00 |
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Genuine Natural Tsavorite Garnet & Diamond Engagement Ring Solid 18K White Gold $9,199.00 |
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18k 8c GREEN TSAVORITE GARNET VS E/F DIAMOND LUXURY WEDDING COCKTAIL RING BAND $8,955.00 |
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Natural Tsavorite Garnet & Diamond Engagement Ring Solid Platinum Estate Jewelry $8,799.00 |
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Seiden Gang 18K YG Amethyst , Garnet and Pearl Necklace! $7,900.00 |
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OPULENT 18K GOLD, 3.5 CTS DIAMONDS & 37.5 CTS. TSAVORITE GARNET LADIES BRACELET $7,250.00 |
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18K WHITE & YELLOW GOLD TANZANITE & GARNET EARRINGS $7,200.00 |
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1900’s NATURAL ANTIQUE CUSHION CUT 4.05CT ANDRADITE GARNET DIAMOND RING PLATINUM $7,015.00 |
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Dashing 9K Rose Gold Garnet Designer Necklace L@@K $7,000.00 |
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Whimsical Fish Diamond Turquoise Ruby Garnet 18 K Ring $7,000.00 |
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Ladies 14k White Gold Mandarin Garnet and Diamond Ring $6,250.00 |
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5.34 ct. Mandarin Garnet and Diamond Ring ~ A Masterpiece! 1.90ctw. VS2 G/H Diam $6,000.00 |
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NEW 14k WHITE GOLD SAPPHIRE,GARNET,TOPAZ, AMETHYST, QUARTZ & CITRINE BRACELET $5,997.00 |
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14k Ladies’ Diamond and Green Garnet (Savarite) Bracelet 4.97 Cts. TW $5,850.00 |
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.925 STERLING SILVER AMETHYST DIAMOND PAVE BEAD FASHION NECKLACE GARNET JEWELRY $5,640.00 |
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Tsavorite Garnet Ring 14K white New Vintage RARE STONE $5,495.00 |
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David Yurman Renaissance Hinged Bangle Bracelet Amethyst Emerald Garnet 14K Gold $5,399.00 |
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Tsavorite Garnet Platinum & 18k Gold Ring w/ Diamonds $5,355.00 |
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24.29 CT.BIG NATURAL OVAL RED ORANGE TANZANAI SPESSARTITE GARNET LOOSE GEMSTONE $5,343.80 |
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14 KT. YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WITH OVAL CEYLON SAPPHIRES,GARNETS AND DIAMONDS $5,150.99 |
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Stunning Malaya Garnet and Sapphire Fade Ring 22 KY AGTA Spectrum Award Winner $4,999.99 |
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Natural Spessartite Garnet & Diamond Cocktail Ring Solid 14K Gold Fine Estate $4,999.00 |
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ESTATE VIVID GREEN MARQUISE TSAVORITE GARNET DIAMOND PLATINUM PENDANT CHAIN $4,965.00 |
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Estate Natural Demantoid Garnet & Diamond Wide Band Cocktail Ring Solid 14K Gold $4,949.00 |
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STUNNING 2.83 ctw CHROME GREEN TSAVORITE GARNET DIAMOND RING SZ. 7 US/54.5 EU $4,750.00 |
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Tsavorite Garnet Heart & Diamond Ring w/40 Round Cut Diamonds Solid 14kt. W.G. $4,750.00 |
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SUPERB Sensual 14K Yellow Gold Garnet Necklace L@@K! $4,650.00 |
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MY DESIGN NATURAL DIAMOND 0.42CT TSAVORITE GREEN GARNETS 18KT GOLD 10X LOUPE $4,500.00 |
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14K Gold Garnet, Ruby & Diamond Bracelet by Sevan in NY 7 Inch $4,295.00 |
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1.96CT NATURAL OVAL BRIGHT GREEN TSAVORITE GARNET Z+CO 18K GOLD DIAMOND RING $4,250.00 |
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14KTT Gold Amethyst & Garnet Cross Pendant 96mm x 65mm $4,135.00 |
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14k Two-Tone large Topaz gemstone, 18 diamond and 22 Garnet pendant on box chain $4,058.00 |
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11.51 cts Natural Tsavorite Garnet Trillion Cab Kenya $ loose gemstone big size $4,000.00 |
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ETRUSCAN 14K GARNET PERIDOT BRACELET $3,995.00 |
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Magnificent 14K White Gold Tsavorite Green Garnet Diamond Snake Bangle Bracelet $3,995.00 |
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NATURAL MAUVE SHIELD SHAPED GARNET GEMSTONE…11.4 CARAT ! $3,896.28 |
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Natural Hessonite Garnet & Diamond 14K Gold Ring Size 8.5 $3,895.00 |
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14K 14KT MULTI GEMS NECKLACE ~ PERIDOT GARNET CITRINE AMETHYST & DIAMONDS ~ NWOT $3,871.50 |
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ESTATE 8CTW DIAMOND AMETHYST GARNET PERIDOT 14K 2 TONE GOLD BRACELET 7.25″ 18564 $3,850.00 |
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Rare 2.14ct TSAVORITE GARNET 14kt Ring (LotP) $3,799.99 |
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Russian Art Nouveau Demantoid Garnet Pendant / Brooch $3,800.00 |
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Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Earrings $3,747.99 |
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Regal Red Garnet Flexible Yellow Gold Necklace $3,716.21 |
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4.00ctw Solitaire Garnet w/ Diamond Accents Ladies Gemstone Ring 18k White Gold $3,705.00 |
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6.20cts Fine Oval Spessartite Garnet & Diamonds Ring 18k with Appraisal $3,650.00 |
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3.3 CT. MANDARIN GARNET VS/2 & 14.7 GRAMS 18KT. GOLD SZ.13 & GIA APPRAISAL $6650 $3,599.00 |
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ESTATE GARNET & DIAMOND RING 14K W..G. MAKE OFFER $3,519.99 |
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18K SOLID YELLOW GOLD FINE GARNET GEMSTONE VINTAGE STYLE CHAIN BRACELET JEWELRY $3,510.00 |
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BLUE SAPPHIRE & TSAVORITE GREEN GARNETS 18KT GOLD SET $3,500.00 |
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STUNNING SOLID 18K 1 CARAT GENUINE TSAVORITE GARNET & DIAMOND RING! ALLURE! $3,499.99 |
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ESTATE LARGE 25CTW GARNET TURQUOISE STRAWBERRY 14KT YELLOW GOLD PENDANT #21497 $3,400.00 |
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Chinese 14kJade Tsavorite Garnet Dragon Bangle Bracelet $3,400.00 |
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BEAUTIFUL SQUARE GARNET W DIAMONDS IN 14KW/GOLD RING $3,400.00 |
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9.15CT GARNET COCKTAIL RING CUSHION 14KY GOLD 12X10 MM $3,399.00 |
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Spessartite Mandarin Garnet & Diamond Bracelet 11.65 ct $3,375.00 |
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Tsavorite Garnet (3.23ct) @ Dia (1.40) Pendant “18K” $3,359.20 |
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HUGE VINTAGE 14K YELLOW GOLD GENUINE GARNET RING, SIZE 9 – HEAVY $3,325.00 |
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12 Carat Cushion Cut Rhodolite Garnet & Diamond Cocktail Ring 14K White Gold $3,299.00 |
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Doris Panos Designer Natural Tsavorite Garnet Bangle Bracelet Solid 18K Gold $3,199.00 |
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Garnet & Cabachon 18k Yellow Gold Earrings by Bulgari $3,100.00 |
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MENS TSAVORITE GARNET & DIAMOND RING IN 18K 1 OF A KIND. CUSTOM MADE $3,094.61 |
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Brand New KOESIA Made In Italy 2.55 CTW Rhodolite Garnet 18K Gold Ring Size 7.5 $3,049.00 |
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Exceptional Emerald Cut Spessartite Garnet and Diamond Ring $3,030.00 |
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Vintage 14K Gold 2.80ctw Fiery Opal & Garnet Ring 7.7g $3,000.00 |
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HASBANI GIOIELLI Made In Italy 1.31 CTW Tsavorite Garnet 18K Gold Ring Size 8 $2,999.00 |
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18KWG RARE BIG 2.19CTW TSAVORITE GARNET & DIAMOND RING $2,999.00 |
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18k White Gold 5.31ctw Round Garnet & Fancy Yellow Canary Diamond Halo Ring $2,995.00 |
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Platinum 4.90ctw Emerald Checkerboard Cut Garnet & Diamond Heavy Solitaire Ring $2,995.00 |
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ARIEL CERTIFIED 6.00CT GROSSULAR GARNET 18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND TSAVORITE RING $2,995.00 |
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10 ct Garnet Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Sz 3 -13 * FREE SHIP $2,939.99 |
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10 ct Garnet Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Sz 3 -13 * FREE SHIP $2,939.99 |
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10 ct Garnet Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Sz 3 -13 * FREE SHIP $2,939.99 |
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10 ct Garnet Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Sz 3 -13 * FREE SHIP $2,939.99 |
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10 ct Garnet Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Sz 3 -13 * FREE SHIP $2,939.99 |
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10 ct Garnet Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Sz 3 -13 * FREE SHIP $2,939.99 |
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10 ct Garnet Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Sz 3 -13 * FREE SHIP $2,939.99 |
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10 ct Garnet Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Sz 3 -13 * FREE SHIP $2,939.99 |
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10 ct Garnet Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Sz 3 -13 * FREE SHIP $2,939.99 |
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10 ct Garnet Diamond 14K White Gold Ring Sz 3 -13 * FREE SHIP $2,939.99 |
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VICTORIAN UNIQUE ROYAL 18K GOLD CABACHON GARNET SNAKE NECKLACE PENDANT C. 1900 $2,900.00 |
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Natural Rhodolite Garnet & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring – Size 7 $2,895.00 |
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18th Century Persian Pendant 18kt YG w/ Islamic Garnet $2,850.00 |
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Neda Behnam 18K Onyx Garnet and Diamond Tiger Ring $2,800.00 |
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ITALIAN ECD 14K WOVEN LINK CABOCHON LAPIS GARNET & AMETHYST 15MM WIDE BRACELET $2,800.00 |
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Spessertine Garnet Chevron Necklace 11.10ctw 14kt Solid Yellow Gold. (24) $2,750.00 |
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Genuine 41.0 ctw Garnet & Diamond Necklace White Gold $2,744.00 |
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ESTATE RARE INVISIBLY SET GREEN SQUARE TSAVORITE GARNET 18K YELLOW GOLD EARRINGS $2,603.00 |
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18K YELLOW GOLD 3.36ct DEMANTOID GARNET DIAMOND RING $2,549.57 |
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.65ct Tsavolite Garnet 90ctw dia 14Kt Wh/Yell Gold Ring $2,520.00 |
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ERTE ORIGINAL LE SECRET ART TO WEAR 14K RHODOLITE GARNET DIAMOND RING $2,495.99 |
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Antique Fringe Necklace Suffragist Gemstones Tourmaline Aquamarine Garnet (4519) $2,500.00 |
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Gems Embedded In Rocks Photo Mugs Various types of gemstones embedded in rock of mixed with sand, including rubies, garnet and topaz …. |
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Garnet Gemstones Bonsai Tree The garnet is a symbol of frienship, love and devotion. 4″ X5″… |
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Precious gemstones Photo Mugs Precious gemstones of ruby (red) and garnet (pink). Gemstones are solid crystalline substances (minerals), formed by natural processes, which are prized by collectors and used in jewellery. Cut and polished stones utilize the refraction of light to enhance their appearance. Ruby is a red variety of corundum (aluminium oxide). Garnet is a group of relatively common minerals, in a wide variety of co… |
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Presidium Gem Tester $199.00 Is it a Diamond? Ruby or Garnet? Sapphire or Tanzanite? Emerald or Jadeite? The PRESIDIUM GEM TESTER PROVIDES THE ANSWERS!!! The Presidium Gem Tester / Color Stone Estimator provides a quick- easy- laboratory proven way to identify diamonds and separate the most popular colored gem stones from one another. This valuable tool can eliminate human error when identifying precious gems. The Presidiu… |
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Magid Y60BKC Gemstone Garnet Protective Spectacles, Clear Lens and Black Frame (Case of 144) $415.54 Magid Y60BKC Garnet protective polycarbonate eyewear is resistant to impact, has a frameless wraparound design that extends the range of peripheral vision, and an untinted, anti-scratch lens that provides 99.9% UV protection. The untinted lens is suitable for indoor or outdoor use, and has a contoured design for facial protection. This eyewear has black, adjustable temples and fitted nosepiece f… |
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Magid Y60BKA Gemstone Garnet Protective Spectacles, Amber Lens and Black Frame (Case of 144) $416.78 Magid Y60BKA Garnet polycarbonate protective eyewear is resistant to impact, has an amber lens for contrast in hazy or low light conditions, and a frameless wraparound design that extends the range of peripheral vision. The anti-scratch, contoured lens provides additional facial protection and 99.9% UV protection. This eyewear has black, adjustable temples for a comfortable, fit. This eyewear m… |
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Aquarius Garnet – Zodiac Birthday Card 5 x 7 inch premium quality folded paper greeting card. Greeting Card Universe offers the largest selection of Birthday cards on the web. We have everything from custom cards to professionally designed cards. Turn to Greeting Card Universe for all your Birthday card needs. This paper card includes the following themes: garnet, aquarius, and birthday. Greeting Card Universe has the best cards to cel… |
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New Age – Crystals, Garnet Card 5 x 7 inch premium quality folded paper greeting card. Greeting Card Universe offers the largest selection of Clubs / Associations cards on the web. Whether for one person or the whole family, a Clubs / Associations card will make the occasion memorable this year. Look no further than Greeting Card Universe for your Clubs / Associations card needs. This paper card includes the following themes: ne… |
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Sterling Silver Gemstone Cluster Drop Earrings, Garnet $39.99 Fun and flirty cluster earrings. Colorful gemstones are individually wire-wrapped for that full, flowy cluster effect. Polished silver. For pierced ears. Please note that genuine gemstones will have inclusions and color variations which is a natural quality of these stones. Photo enlarged to show details…. |
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Sterling Silver Garnet Smokey Topaz and CZ Cuff Links These art nouveau designed cuff links are handcrafted in solid sterling silver and set in gem quality garnet, smokey topaz and CZs. Excellent quality workmanship. Perfect gift to the man in your life. Can be passed on to next generation as an heirloom estate jewelry…. |
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Unique Garnet Gemstone Ring in 14k Gold $449 Very unique shaped 14kt white gold checkerboard Garnet ring. (299HD02R) 449 12×6mm Garnet gemstone Weighs approx 3.5 grams Choose from white or yellow gold Also available in other gemstone colors please see pop up menu Comes in a nice gift box |
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14k Gold Cabochon Garnet Gemstone Tie Tack $382 14k Gold Cabochon Garnet Gemstone Tie Tack is available from jewelbasket.com for only $189.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Men’s Jewelry, Moneyclips & Rings, jewelry and gifts. |
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14k Gold Garnet Pendant with Emerald Cut Gemstone $249 14kt yellow gold emerald cut Garnet pendant with Diamond accents. (182FA44P) 249 4.17 carat faceted genuine Garnet gemstone measures 10×7.5mm .03 ctw of Diamonds Overall measures 3/4″ long x 3/8″ wide Weighs approx 2.2 grams Comes in a nice gift box Chain necklace sold separately, please see below Matching ring and earrings also shown below |
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Gemstone tree, ‘Garnet Passion’ (large) (Brazil) $109.95 Garnets blossom from every branch of this captivating tree. New Age healers believe garnet fosters the ability to love. It is the stone of courage and energy. From Guena, this brass tree is glued unto a crystal rock and the gemstone leaves are finely polished. |
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Gemstone tree, ‘Garnet Passion’ (small) (Brazil) $49.95 Garnets blossom from every branch of this captivating tree. New Age healers believe garnet fosters the ability to love. It is the stone of courage and energy. From Guena, this brass tree is glued unto a crystal rock and the gemstone leaves are finely polished. |
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Genuine Garnet Gemstone Heart Ring in 14k $598 It? s a dramatic addition to any ensemble with this bezel set 14kt gold Garnet heart ring. (R5429) 598. 4.2 carat genuine Garnet measures 9×9mm Ring weighs approx. 4.5 grams Heart measures 1/2″ wide Matching earrings also available – see below Select from white, yellow, or rose 14k gold Comes in a nice gift box |
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Omega Gemstone Slide – 14k Gold Garnet Omega Slide $616 Omega Gemstone Slide – 14k Gold Garnet Omega Slide is available from jewelbasket.com for only $286.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Gold Chains – Bracelets, Necklaces & Omega Chains, jewelry and gifts. |
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Gemstone Diamond Pendant with Citrine, Garnet, Peridot & Blue Topaz $880 Gemstone Diamond Pendant with Citrine, Garnet, Peridot & Blue Topaz is available from jewelbasket.com for only $496.00. Buy now and save. Jewelbasket offers the best value on Gold Earrings, jewelry and gifts. |
Tsavorite Garnet Gemstones
What kind of garnet is tsavorite? If you look at a gemological reference you’ll see that there are 6 kinds of garnet: pyrope, almandite, spessartite, grossularite, andradite and uvarovite. All of these have a similar crystal structure, but they vary slightly in their chemical composition. But one name you won’t find on the list is tsavorite, though it is one of the most famous and expensive garnets. What happened to tsavorite?
Though the name tsavorite looks like a gemological name, it is actually a marketing name. The name was proposed by Henry Platt, then president of Tiffany & Co., when the gem was first first discovered in East Africa in 1967. The name is derived from Tsavo National Park in Kenya. Platt, a great-grandson of Louis Comfort Tiffany, also invented the name tanzanite for blue zoisite.
Tsavorite is actually a variety of grossularite garnet, which is a calcium aluminum silicate. The other varieties are hydrogrossular (green), leuco garnet (colorless) and hessonite (brown-red). What is special about tsavorite is that it is colored by trace amounts of chromium or vanadium, giving it that distinctive emerald-like green. Its vivid color and its extreme rarity caused a lot of excitement in the gem world, helped along by some promotion from Tiffany & Co.
Tsavorite was a very recent discovery. The first samples were found in 1967 by Campbell Bridges, a British geologist who was doing consulting work for Tiffany & Co. on the original tanzanite deposit in Tanzania. The first tsavorite deposits across the border in Kenya were discovered by Bridges in 1970.
Large tsavorites are extremely rare and much rarer than large emeralds. Miners estimate that 85% of the material mined yields gems under 1 carat, while 10% yields stone above one carat and only 2.5% yields stones over two carats, and 1% stones over 3 carats. Thus far tsavorite deposits have only been found in Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa, and more recently (1991) in Madagascar.
When buying tsavorite, look for an intense vibrant green color. Like emerald, tsavorite can be green/blue or green/yellow. You want to avoid gems that look like peridot (yellowish green) or stones that are too dark in tone (greenish black).
Tsavorite is about 200x rarer than emerald, and is more brilliant due to a higher refractive index (1.74 vs. 1.596). Tsavorite is also a more durable gemstone. Where virtually all emeralds are treated with oils or resins to fill internal fractures, tsavorite is always untreated.
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