This stone has been used for thousands of years by people all over the world for various purposes including making jewelry, statement items, and for its many beneficial powers and properties. 

The name garnet originates from the Latin word granatus, which translates to “grain.” Deposits of garnet are characterized by the presence of minute red crystal grains that are embedded within a rock.

The study of its crystallography reveals a variety of structures, including isometric, trapezohedron, and dodecahedron forms. 

In the world of gems, the  is widely regarded as one of the most complex stones. There are many varieties of this gemstone, with the most common ones being Transvaal Jade, Almandine Andradite-Grossular, Demantoid, and Chrome Pyrope, but there are many more. 

Strangely, Garnet is never mined and cannot even be obtained in its purest form.

Bezel Set Center Garnet Stone

Size 8