Garnet traces its roots to the Nile Delta in 3100 B.C., where Egyptian artisans would craft the
gemstone into beads or inlay them into hand-wrought jewelry. Noah used garnet as a
lamp on his bow as he cast about the ocean. Garnet received its name from the
ancient Greeks because the color reminded them of the "granatum," or
pomegranate seed.

The versatile garnet comes in a virtual ranbow of colors, from the deep red Bohemian Garnet to the
vibrant greens of the Russian demantoid and African tsavorite. The oranges and browns of
spessartite and hessonite hail from Namibia and Sri Lanka and the subtle pinks
and purples of the rhododendron flower, are also yours to explore.

Most commonly found in round, oval, and cushion cuts. Availability depends on variety:
tsavorite is very difficult to find in sizes above a carat or two, white rhodolite
garnet is available in larger sizes.

This durable and brilliant gem is easy to care for with mild dish soap: use a toothbrush to scrub
behind the gemstone where dust can collect.



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