Garnet gemstones have been treasured for thousands of years and they are considered to be one of the world's most ancient gems. Use of garnets as gemstones have been traced to Egyptian artisans in 3100 B.C. Garnets were named by the ancient Greeks who thought the stone resembled a pomegranate. Garnets have been used in bracelets and brooches since the latter part of the 19th century. They have also been used as abrasives for materials such as glass, metal, plastic, wood, and leather due to their sharp fracture.
Garnet makes a popular gemstone for jewelry for several reasons. Garnets are a reasonably cost-effective gemstone. They are also known for their beauty. There are several different kinds of garnet that make up many different colors. The best known color for Garnet is reddish brown. Garnet can be found in every color except for blue. Garnet is January's birthstone and can be found in a wide variety of pieces of jewelry. They are a popular gemstone for Valentine's Day gifts and are beautiful when they are paired with diamonds.
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Their durability also make them a good choice for jewelry. Depending on the variety of the stone, they can rank between 6 and 7.5 on Mohs scale of hardness. They can be found in many different shapes and sizes. The gold are silver settings can complement the colors of garnet quite well. The violet red shades look beautiful in white gold, silver, or platinum while the reddish brown shades look best in yellow gold.
Garnet jewelry is relatively low maintenance as well. Garnet jewelry can be cleaned by soaking it warm soapy water and being gently scrubbed with a toothbrush. With proper care, garnet jewelry can last a lifetime.
Garnet Gemstone Jewelry - January's Birthstone GARNET
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