A red garnet ring is a stunning piece of jewelry, but did you know that garnets come in a variety of colors? When thinking of garnets, most people think of the red variety, but this attractive gemstone is available in almost all the colors of the rainbow. The warm and deep reds are the most common garnet colors but there are also garnets in all the shades of green, yellow and orange. The only color a garnet does not come in is blue.
The red variety is often used together with gold, and especially the deepest and warmest reds look very good in gold jewelry. Green and yellow garnets combine well with sterling silver or white gold, and are often matched with other green or blue gemstones. There are also some unique varieties of garnet, including the star garnet, and some of these gemstones can change their colors under different types of light. Because it comes in such a range of different shades, garnet is highly valued among all the gemstones and is very popular in all types of jewelry. Jewelry designers like garnets because they are easy to work with and very versatile.
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Garnets are quality gemstones, relatively hard and not easily damaged. They can be damaged by extreme heat, and like many other gemstones, they do not like extreme changes in temperature. They can also suffer from knocks and blows, and it is always best to store a gemstone ring wrapped in its own individual piece of cloth to protect it from knocking against other pieces of jewelry.
Garnets have been used in jewelry making for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians knew garnets and the stones were also used in Greek and Roman jewelry. As is the case with most gemstones, garnets have their place in folklore around the world and are associated with certain qualities or powers. Travelers and seafarers used to keep garnets in their possession for protection against evil.
Different colored garnets also have different names. The most common deep and warm red garnet is called pyrope. The color of red garnets has sometimes been described to remind the deep red of a ripe pomegranate fruit. Green garnets include grossularite, tsavorite and demantoid. Whether you prefer green, red or yellow garnets or any of the different tones and shades from brownish orange to fiery red, a garnet ring is the perfect gift and a stylish engagement ring.
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