Surely you’ll find the exact 4 carat garnet you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of
Gold,
18k Gold and
Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 610 vintage editions and 1054 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a 4 carat garnet may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular piece,
.5 Carat and
1 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. A 4 carat garnet from
Alex Soldier,
Merkaba and
Sarosi By Timeless Gems — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An
oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also
round cut and
cushion cut versions for sale. There aren’t many items for
men if you’re seeking a 4 carat garnet, as most of the options available are for
women and unisex.
Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.
Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.
Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.
Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.
Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.