When buying garnet earrings, it is important to understand how to evaluate the quality and value of garnet gemstones, in order to make a wise purchase. The quality of a garnet is affected by its color, cut and clarity. The challenge with red garnets is finding some that are not too dark. A garnet gemstone that is very dark will not reflect light nor sparkle. This is important when selecting garnets to wear as earrings. When garnets are placed on the ears, they are not as likely to receive direct light onto them, as say a ring or a bracelet. So it is important to make sure that there is sparkle within the stone; that it shows its beauty, albeit differently, in every kind of lighting situation.
Garnets are a nice selection for the ears because of their high luster. They polish to an almost mirror-like finish. So even if you step into a shadow, or your hair is blocking the light, the garnets surface (table facets) will still reflect light.
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When choosing silver garnet earrings, you should be mindful of the size of the earrings you choose and how they compare to the size and shape of your ears. Though larger garnet earrings are more valuable and luxurious, if they are put in small ears, their beauty can be lost in the imbalance. For small ears, less can be more.
When buying your garnet earrings set in silver, it is important to understand that all silver tarnishes with time. In fact, some jewelry designs come purposefully tarnished: it is called "oxidized". Whether you buy it bright or "oxidized" you should be mindful that the silver will eventually grow dark, and that the design should remain attractive even with dark metal, or you should be prepared to polish or buff regularly. (Tip: more complex, intricate silver work can look good tarnished). Otherwise, it is possible to buy earrings that have been plated, e.g. with Rhodium to reduce the tarnish.
And finally, when buying silver garnet earrings, it is a good idea to buy from a place with a money back guarantee: you want to make sure you love them before you're stuck with them.
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