Garnets species are found in many colors like red garnet, orange garnet, yellow garnet, green garnet, blue garnet, purple garnet, brown garnet, black garnet, pink garnet and colorless garnet.
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The beauty of garnet jewelry
2010-03-30 17:36:00
Garnets species are found in many colors like red garnet, orange garnet, yellow garnet, green garnet, blue garnet, purple garnet, brown garnet, black garnet, pink garnet and colorless garnet. The blue garnet is the rarest of these, Garnets come in a variety of colors but are best known for their deep red shade.
garnet mostly come from African countries, but also from India, Russia and Central and South America. Other varieties of color changing garnets exist. In daylight, the color ranges from shades of green, brown, gray, and blue, but in incandescent light, they appear a reddish or purplish color. Because of the color changing, this garnet is often mistaken for Alexandrite. Garnets remain convincing with their natural, unadulterated beauty, variety of their colors and tremendous brilliance. Anyone garnet jewelry can be assured that the joy derives from this beautiful gemstone gift .
January birthstone is associated with faithfulness, sincerity, truth, and grace, and those born in this month are said to be loyal, devoted friends.Garnets are said to bring good fortune to people born in the month of January.Garnets are naturally found in colors that range from pale red to dark brown. The color that is most often found in jewelry is a deep burgundy red. Garnets are usually cut into faceted shapes, with many tiny faces cut into the surface of the stone to reflect light and create a sparkle or they are cut into cabochons. Cabochon cut stones have a smooth surface and this emphasizes the pure nature of the stone.
Though garnets are tough, like other gemstone, special care must be taken. For jewelry like rings, settings that protect the gem with metal.Also avoid steaming, abrupt temperature changes, and acids, because they might damage gems. Ultrasound or warm water with mild detergent are recommended for cleaning.
High quality garnets are sometimes used as a substitute for rubies. Garnets look stunning when cut in either style and the choice between the two types of cut is very much down to personal style.
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