Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Cherub Pendant of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Materials: diamond, demantoid garnet, 14k gold.
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Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion, 0.53 ct
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion sku226 Weight: 0.53 ct Diameter: 5 mm Demantoid is the rarest and most valuable variety of the garnet group.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion, 0.7 ct
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion sku225 Weight: 0.7 ct Diameter: 5.2 mm Demantoid is the rarest and most valuable variety of the garnet group.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.44 ct Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Horsetail Inclusion
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Demantoid is the rarest and most valuable variety of the garnet group.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.12 ct, Tiny vivid green faceted Russian demantoid garnet
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Tiny vivid green faceted Russian demantoid garnet sku726 !!️Tagil, Bobrovka deposit = no treatments (no heating) Weight: 0.12 ct Diameter: 2.7 mm Everyone from gemsotne world know...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.34 ct, Faceted Russian demantoid garnet with bissolite inclusions
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted Russian demantoid garnet with bissolite inclusions sku731 !!️
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.30 ct, Faceted Russian demantoid garnet with bissolite inclusions
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted Russian demantoid garnet with bissolite inclusions sku730 !!️
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.14 ct, Tiny vivid green faceted Russian demantoid garnet
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Tiny vivid green faceted Russian demantoid garnet sku725 !!️Tagil, Bobrovka deposit = no treatments (no heating) Weight: 0.14 ct Diameter: 3 mm Everyone from gemsotne world knows,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.29 ct, Faceted Russian demantoid garnet with bissolite inclusions
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted Russian demantoid garnet with bissolite inclusions sku729 !!️
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.14 ct, Tiny vivid green faceted Russian demantoid garnet
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Tiny vivid green faceted Russian demantoid garnet sku724 !!️Tagil, Bobrovka deposit = no treatments (no heating) Weight: 0.14 ct Diameter: 3 mm Everyone from gemsotne world knows,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.10 ct, Tiny vivid green faceted Russian demantoid garnet
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Tiny vivid green faceted Russian demantoid garnet sku727 !!️Tagil, Bobrovka deposit = no treatments (no heating) Weight: 0.10 ct Diameter: 2.7 mm Everyone from gemsotne world know...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.075 ct, Tiny vivid green faceted Russian demantoid garnet
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Tiny vivid green faceted Russian demantoid garnet sku723 !!️Tagil, Bobrovka deposit = no treatments (no heating) Weight: 0.075 ct Diameter: 2.3 mm Everyone from gemsotne world kno...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Antique Brooch / Pin, Demantoid Garnet, Pearl and Enamel, 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 14k yellow gold Art Nouveau inspired pin features a very rare demantoid garnet, the rarest of all garnets. Displaying its characteristic green hue and brilliant fire, ...
Category
20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Multi-gemstone, Enamel, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Antique Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Lizard Brooch
Located in London, GB
This antique piece focally features vibrant electric green demantoid garnets along the body and tail, complemented by bright white old mine-cut diamonds at the nape and legs.
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
1.01 Carat Yellow Green Demantoid Garnet Diamond Gold Platinum Cocktail Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
Green, yellow Demantoid garnet and diamond ring. AGL certified oval demantoid center stone in a 18k yellow gold and platinum setting with 10 round cull cut diamonds. 1 round yellow...
Category
Late 20th Century Dome Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Platinum, Yellow Gold, Gold
0.36 ct, Faceted Russian demantoid garnet with horsetail inclusion
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted Russian demantoid garnet with horsetail inclusion sku663 !!️
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Edwardian Diamond and Demantoid Garnet 18 Carat Gold Panel Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The diamond total is 16pts and the demantoid garnets total 30pts. Ring size: R 1/4 or 8 3/4 Panel Dimensions: 10x10mm Weight: 3.1g
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Platinum, Gold
Natural Green Cat's Eye Demantoid Garnet Gemstone 5.41 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The flawless Cat's Eye Demantoid Garnet that has been cut to reveal a fine, sharp chatoyant band is filled with an overall green color.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Victorian Toi Et Moi Ring Demantoid Garnet Diamond 14K Yellow Gold ~1.7CTW
Located in Fairfield, CT
Victorian Toi Et Moi Ring Demantoid Garnet Diamond 14K Yellow Gold ~1.7CTW Both the demantoid garnet and the diamond featured in this jewelry piece possess exceptional qualities tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1.01 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Rose Gold Bar Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The bar brooch is ornamented to the center with a fine and impressive feature claw set oval faceted cut demantoid garnet. The garnet bar brooch is further ornamented with two additi...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1.04 Carat Green Russ Demantoid Garnet Diamond Platinum Art Deco Engagement Ring
Located in Stamford, CT
1920-1930 Art Deco demantoid garnet engagment ring. Antique cushion cut GIA center stone set in platinum with 16 round accent diamonds.
Category
Early 20th Century Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet 2.21 carats with GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A magnificent 2.21-carat natural Russian Demantoid Garnet featuring a vivid green color and a classic round brilliant cut.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
1.44 Carat Russian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A very rare and beautiful natural gemstone takes center stage. It is a vibrant demantoid garnet from the Ural Mountains in Russia.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Natural Demantoid Garnet w 'horse tail' inclusions Stone 0.77 cts / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Identification: Natural Demantoid Garnet • Carat: 0.77 carats • Shape: Round • Measurement: 5.56 - 5.62 x 3.49 mm • Color: Green • Cut: Brilliant/Modified Brilliant • Color Zon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Natural Demantoid Garnet w 'horse tail' inclusions Stone 0.71 cts / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Identification: Natural Demantoid Garnet • Carat: 0.71 carats • Shape: Round • Measurement: 5.48 - 5.54 x 3.37 mm • Color: Green • Cut: Brilliant/Modified Brilliant • Color Zon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Vintage Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Lizard Brooch of 14k Gold
Located in Lewisburg, PA
Materials: 14k gold, Diamond, Demantoid garnet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold
Faceted demantoid garnet with good color and dispersion, 0.38 ct
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted demantoid garnet with good color and dispersion sku228 Weight: 0.38 ct Diameter: 4.3 mm Demantoid is the rarest and most valuable variety of the garnet group.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Faceted demantoid garnet with good color and dispersion, 0.46 ct
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted demantoid garnet with good color and dispersion sku227 Weight: 0.46 ct Diameter: 5 mm Demantoid is the rarest and most valuable variety of the garnet group.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Multi-Drop Earring with 7.64 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Diamonds
By Coomi
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Multi-Drop Earring Set in Platinum with 7.64-carat Demantoid Garnet and 2.99-carat Diamonds. This is part of our Trinity Collection which focuses on the holy Ganges River in India an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
2.57 ct, Rare Certified Russian faceted vivid green demantoid garnet
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Rare Certified Russian faceted vivid green demantoid garnet sku840 !!️Tagil, Bobrovka deposit = no treatments (no heating) Weight: 2.57 ct Size: 8.44x8.36x5.26 mm Everyone from gems...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
“Antique 14k Gold Demantoid Garnet Pendant Brooch, Moscow Circa 1900”
Located in Cairo, EG
Antique imperial russian era 14k gold pendant and brooch made in moscow city 1900s with natural green demantoid garnet with an estimate weight of 2.5 carats and floral enamel 6.5cm l...
Category
Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces
1.00 Carat Russian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A fun and stylish platinum ring featuring a rare and beautiful demantoid garnet from the Ural Mountains in Russia.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
1.09 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Earring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful earring featuring 1.09 Carats, Natural Demantoid Garnets and 1.34 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
18K Black Gold Natural Diamond, Sapphire & Demantoid Garnet Flower Rose Pin
Located in Baltimore, MD
18K Black Gold Rhodium Natural Diamond, Sapphire & Demantoid Garnet Flower Rose Pin Brooch Metal: 18 Karat black gold Weight: 22.08 grams Dimensions: 85 x 22mm Diamonds: Approx. 1.00...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium
1.05 ct, Certified Russian faceted vivid green oval demantoid garnet
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified Russian faceted vivid green oval demantoid garnet with byssolite inclusions !!️Tagil, Bobrovka deposit = no treatments (no heating) Weight: 1.05 ct sku838 Size: 7.46x5.11x3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
0.41 ct, Certified Russian faceted vivid green oval demantoid garnet
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified Russian faceted vivid green oval demantoid garnet with byssolite inclusions !!️Tagil, Bobrovka deposit = no treatments (no heating) Weight: 0.41 ct sku839 Size: 5.32x3.97x2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Demantoid Garnet Ring, Sleek 18K White Gold, 1.30 Carats, Size 7 ¾
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Demantoid Garnet Ring, Sleek 18K White Gold, 1.30 Carats, Size 7 ¾
Located in Northampton, MA
The demantoid garnet is one of the rarest and most valuable gemstones.
Category
1990s Unknown Artisan Band Rings
Materials
Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faceted vivid green Rusisan demantoid garnet with horsetail inclusion, 0.52cts
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted vivid green Rusisan demantoid garnet with horsetail inclusion sku480 Weight: 0.52 ct Diameter: 4.76x4.76x3.13 mm Demantoid is the rarest and most valuable variety of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Antique Diamond and Demantoid Garnet Snake Crescent Brooch
Located in London, GB
The brooch is formed of a demantoid garnet snake wrapping itself around a diamond set crescent.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Brooches
Materials
Diamond, 15k Gold
Victorian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Cross Locket Pendant
Located in London, GB
This antique piece has been crafted from a combination of gold and silver into an oval shape which plays host to a prominent cross design adorned with vivid green demantoid garnet st...
Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, Silver
Edwardian 1900s Demantoid Garnet Opal Old Mine Diamond Butterfly Pendant/ Brooch
Located in Hicksville, NY
Year: 1900s Item Details: Metal Type: 18K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 7.6 grams Diamond Details: .75ct total weight, old mine brilliant, G Color, VS Clarity Opal:...
Category
Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Art Deco Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Necklace
Located in London, GB
This pendant showcases a captivating design with interlocking circles adorned with diamonds and demantoid garnets. At the centre, a prominent round faceted old mine cut diamond spark...
Category
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum
Victorian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Silver-Topped Gold Butterfly Stickpin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed as a stylized butterfly with ornately shaped wings, silver bead detail, and a segmented body accented by ruby eyes Top wings are bead set with round cut demantoid garnet we...
Category
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
0.42 Carat Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Halo Ring Made in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful ring featuring 0.42 Carats, Natural Demantoid Garnet and 0.65 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Edwardian Russian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Gold Brooch
Located in Banbury, GB
It is the best quality from the Edwardian period (1900-1914) with intricate detail and 9 very fine Russian demantoid garnet throughout. The edges of the settings are further decorate...
Category
Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Platinum
0.98 ct, Certified Russian faceted vivid apple green oval demantoid garnet
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Certified Russian faceted vivid apple green oval demantoid garnet with byssolite inclusions !!️Tagil, Bobrovka deposit = no treatments (no heating) Weight: 0.98 ct sku837 Size: 7.05х...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet 0.36 cts set in 14K White Gold Ring w Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Demantoid garnets are one of the rarest garnet varieties that boast a durability and vivid color.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Edwardian diamond demantoid garnet 18k yellow gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accented by two vivid round demantoid garnets, the design gains a rare and captivating flash of bright green fire — a gemstone prized for its exceptional dispersion and brilliance.
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian diamond demantoid garnet 18k yellow gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accented by two vivid round demantoid garnets, the design gains a rare and captivating flash of bright green fire — a gemstone prized for its exceptional dispersion and brilliance.
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Edwardian diamond demantoid garnet 18k yellow gold platinum ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Accented by two vivid round demantoid garnets, the design gains a rare and captivating flash of bright green fire — a gemstone prized for its exceptional dispersion and brilliance.
Category
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Cocktail Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Antique Victorian Diamond Demantoid Garnet Pearl Maltese Cross Pendant / Brooch
Located in Chicago, IL
The borders of the cross are set with 92 perfectly matched, sparkling, old cut Russian demantoid garnets of a uniform rich green color. Each arm of the cross is centered with a 6 mm...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Drop Necklaces
Vintage 15 Karat Yellow Gold Demantoid Garnet Seed Pearl Stick Pin, Circa 1915
Located in London, GB
The lively green of the demantoid garnets really stand out when worn on a tie!
Category
Vintage 1910s British Retro Brooches
Materials
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K White Gold 1.53ct Demantoid Garnet Diamond Ring
Price Upon Request
18K White Gold 1.53ct Demantoid Garnet Diamond Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Viktor Moiseikin Made in 18K gold, exquisite Lotus rings from MOISEIKIN's Harmony collection showcase the enchanting beauty of a rare Demantoid garnet with clear horsetails, delicat...
Category
2010s Thai Contemporary Solitaire Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
Platinum GRS 2.29ctw Horsetail Green Demantoid Garnet Diamond Double Halo Ring
Located in Montclair, NJ
Comes w/ the original GRS certification for the Demantoid Garnet . Stock Number: MK-410264003 --Certification Details:-- Laboratory: GRS Report Number: GRS2023-088108 Identificatio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
Pastel Green Natural Demantoid Garnet from Russia 1.14 Carat Pear-Shaped
By Tsarina Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Exceptional quality pastel green Russian Demantoid Garnet would make a custom-made jewelry design.
Category
2010s Russian Russian Empire Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet Gemstones 0.63 cts in 14KWG Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Filled with color of a lush forest these Russian Demantoid Garnets are truly ethereal. Set with accentuating diamonds that have been matched to perfection, this contemporary band mak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Band Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold
Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Citrine Demantoid Garnet Sunflower Ring
Price Upon Request
Moiseikin 18 Karat Gold Citrine Demantoid Garnet Sunflower Ring
By MOISEIKIN
Located in Hong Kong, HK
State-of-the-art design, “My Sunflower” shall be your eternal friend that gives you warmth, strength, confidence and hopes. 18K Gold Sunflower Ring Weight 10.36g Size 17mm diameter ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Russian Contemporary Fashion Rings
Materials
Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold
Natural Demantoid Garnet Stone w 'horse tail' inclusions 0.63 cts / GIA Report
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The russian demantoid garnet with 'horse tail' inclusions is one of the most common gemstones you will find in nature.
Category
2010s Unknown Loose Gemstones
Materials
Garnet
Victorian 0.25ct Demantoid Garnet, Pearl and Ruby Salamander Brooch, c.1900s
Located in London, GB
A collection of 0.25 carat total, demantoid garnets and natural pearls adorn the piece, with a pair of rubies for eyes bringing the salamander to life.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Brooches
Materials
Ruby, Garnet, Pearl, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold
1.05 Carat Natural Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Cluster Ring Set in Platinum
Located in Tokyo, JP
A beautiful cluster ring featuring a 1.05 Carat, Natural Demantoid Garnet and 0.84 Carats of Diamond Accents set in Platinum.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern Cluster Rings
Materials
Diamond, Garnet, Platinum
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Demantoid Garnet For Sale on 1stDibs
Surely you’ll find the exact demantoid garnet you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. You can easily find a 284 antique edition and 91 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a demantoid garnet from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Creating a demantoid garnet has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Tsarina Jewels, AB Jewelry NYC and MOISEIKIN are consistently popular. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and old european cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a demantoid garnet, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.
How Much is a Demantoid Garnet?
The price for a demantoid garnet starts at $350 and tops out at $368,500 with these rings, on average, selling for $5,501.
The Legacy of Garnet in Jewelry Design
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.