$624Sale Price|20% Off
3.00 Carat Natural Loose Hessonite Garnet Pear Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Hessonite Garnet Weight: 3.00 Carats Dimension: 8.5 x 8.4 x 5.4 Mm Origin: Madagascar Shape: Pear Color: Deep Orange Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Hessonite garnet, ...
Garnet, Hessonite, Other
$1,742Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Orange Spessartite/Spessartine/Mandarin Garnet 25.90Ct Loose Gemstones Lot
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Orange Natural Spessartite/Spessartine/Mandarin Loose Gemstones Lot for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Oval Round and Cushion Cut!!
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
$384Sale Price|20% Off
2.55 Carat Natural Loose Mali Garnet Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mali Garnet Weight: 2.55 Carat Dimension: 8.8 x 6.6 x 5 Mm Origin: Mali, Africa Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Mali garnet is a rare and beautiful gemstone that belo...
Garnet
$400Sale Price|20% Off
2.90 Carat Natural Loose Mali Garnet Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mali Garnet Weight: 2.90 Carat Dimension: 8.6 x 6.8 x 6 Mm Origin: Mali, Africa Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Mali garnet is a rare and beautiful gemstone that...
Garnet
4.00 Carat Natural Loose Tsavorite Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tsavorite Garnet Weight: 4.00 Carat Dimension: 11 x 10.1 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Faceted tsavorite garnet is...
Tsavorite, Garnet, Other
6.05 Carat Natural Loose Hessonite Garnet Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Hessonite Garnet Weight: 6.05 Carats Dimension: 8.9 x 8.9 x 8.6 Mm Origin: Afghanistan Shape: Square Color: Smoky Orange Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Hessonite gar...
Garnet, Hessonite, Other
$384Sale Price|20% Off
5.55 Carat Natural Loose Hessonite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Hessonite Garnet Weight: 5.55 Carats Dimension: 12.2 x 8.7 x 5.4 Mm Origin: Madagascar Shape: Emerald Color: Deep Orange Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Hessonite garn...
Garnet, Hessonite, Other
4.00 Carats Natural Spessartite Garnet Loose Gemstone Pear Shape
Located in Brisbane, AU
Faceted Spessartite Garnet Weight: 4.00 Carats Dimension: 9.5 x 8.2 x 6.2 Mm Shape: Pear Origin: Mozambique Certificate: AIG Certified . Spessartite garnet is a vibrant orange-to-re...
Garnet
$188Sale Price / set|20% Off
Vibrant Orange Natural Spessartine / Mandarin Garnet Loose Gemstones Pair 1.30Ct
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vibrant Orange Natural Spessartine / Mandarin Garnet Loose Gemstones Well Matched Perfect Pair Set for Ring, Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting-Cushion...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
$280Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Hessonite Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Hessonite Garnet Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 8 x 7.3 x 5.1 Mm Origin: Madagascar Shape: Cushion Color: Deep Orange Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Hessonite garnet,...
Garnet, Hessonite, Other
$384Sale Price|20% Off
3.50 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.50 Carats Dimension: 9 x 7.7 x 5.1 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania, Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated ...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$400Sale Price|20% Off
3.40 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.40 Carats Dimension: 9.3 x 7.6 x 4.7 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania, Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrate...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Garnet Grossular Natural Loose Gemstone 7.28 Ct. Octagon cut, Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Grossular Garnet Loose gemstone Laboratory certified AGL Gemstone Color: Yellow Gemstone Type: Garnet Gemstone size: 11.98x9.71x6.88 mm Cut Grade: Excellent Clarity/Grade: S...
Garnet
Certified 4.08 Ct. Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone, Cushion cut
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: VIVID PINK-PURPLE Gemstone Type: Garnet Rhodolite Gemstone size: 9.38x8.04x6.05 mm Cut Grade: Excel...
Garnet
Certified 3.81 Ct. Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone, Octagon cut
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: purplish-RED Gemstone Type: Garnet Rhodolite Gemstone size: 9.22x8.47x5.20 mm Cut Grade: Excellent ...
Garnet
$224Sale Price|20% Off
4.05 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Polygon Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 4.05 Carats Dimension: 9.8 x 8.2 x 6 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its en...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$624Sale Price|20% Off
4.55 Carat Natural Loose Spessartite Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartite Garnet Weight: 4.55 Carats Dimension: 9.7 x 7.5 x 6.1 Mm Shape: Cushion Origin: Mozambique Color: Reddish Orange Certificate: On Customer Demand Spessartine i...
Garnet, Other
$160Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 7.5 x 7.3 x 5.2 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its ...
Garnet, Rhodolite
4.60 Carats Loose Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone Pair
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pair Weight: 4.60 Carats Sizes: 2.20 & 2.40 Carats Dimension: 6.9 x 6.7 x 5.3 Mm & 7 x 6.7 x 5.2 Mm Shape: Octagon Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non...
Rhodolite, Other
$320Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Spessartite Garnet Gemstone From Afghanistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartite Garnet Weight: 1.90 Carats Dimension: 10.9 x 5.1 x 3.6 Mm Shape: Emerald Origin: Afghanistan Color: Fanta Orange Certificate: On Demand Spessartine is a manga...
Garnet, Other
$280Sale Price|20% Off
2.95 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.95 Carats Dimension: 9.4 x 6.5 x 5.0 Mm Colour: Red Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Demand Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrat...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$240Sale Price|20% Off
6.45 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 6.45 Carats Dimension: 11.5 x 8.9 x 7.1 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$240Sale Price|20% Off
4.70 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Pixel Cut Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 4.70 Carats Dimension: 10 x 8 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its enc...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$240Sale Price|20% Off
2.25 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Oval Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.25 Carats Dimension: 9.5 x 7.4 x 4 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Oval Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its encha...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$280Sale Price|20% Off
6.50 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 6.50 Carats Dimension: 11.5 x 8.9 x 7.1 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its ...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$96Sale Price|20% Off
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.00 Carats Dimension: 6.9 x 6.3 x 5.1 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its e...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$240Sale Price|20% Off
3.15 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.15 Carats Dimension: 8.5 x 7 x 5.6 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Emerald Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its en...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Natural Malaya Garnet Loose Gemstone 2.62 Ct., Cushion, Tanzania, Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Malaya Garnet Loose gemstone, RARE Color! Laboratory certified: GFCO Gemstone Color: Orange-Pink/Pink-Orange Gemstone Type: Malaya Garnet Gemstone size: 7.48x7.41x5.35 mm Cu...
Garnet
0.95 Carat Natural Loose Spessartite Garnet Cushion Shape African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 0.95 carat Dimensions 6.1x5.6x3.4mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion AG174 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfolio wit...
Garnet
$120Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Square Shape Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 1.85 Carats Dimension: 7.5 x 6.7 x 4.4 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Africa Treatment: Non Shape : Square Rhodolite garnet, a gemstone celebrated for its e...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$1,397Sale Price|30% Off
5.04 Carat Natural Reddish Orange Spessartine Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
ICA Certified Natural Reddish Orange AlmandineSpessartine / Spessartite Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gemstone – Unheated Rare Garnet for Custom Ring, Engagement Ring, Statement Jewelry, De...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet Loose 1.66 Ct. natural gemstone, Cushion, Tanzania, Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Garnet Tsavorite Loose gemstone from Tanzania! Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: VIVID GREN Gemstone Type: Tsavorite Garnet Gemstone size: 7.89x6.41x4.04 mm Cut Grad...
Garnet, Tsavorite
Garnet Rhodolite Loose 6.52Ct natural gemstone, Cushion cut, Tanzania, GFCO
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Garnet Rhodolite Loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: VIVID purplish-pink Gemstone Type: Garnet Gemstone size: 11.02x9.25x7.22mm Cut Grade: Very Good Cla...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Garnet Rhodolite Loose 4.36 Ct. natural gemstone, Octagon, Tanzania, certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Garnet Rhodolite Loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: VIVID PINK-PURPLE\PURPLE-PINK Gemstone Type: Garnet Gemstone size: 9.16x7.91x6.66 mm Cut Grade: Exc...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Natural 2.28ct Vivid Pink Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
Natural 2.28ct Vivid Pink Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion 8.7x7mm Loose Gemstone Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Gem. 2.28 Carat with a beautiful vivid purple red colour and good clarit...
Garnet, Rhodolite
2.35 Carat Natural Loose Incredible Orange Hessonite Garnet African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.35 carat Dimensions 8.0x7.0x4.8 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity SI Shape Cut Asscher This 2.35 carat natural Hessonite Garnet from Africa displays a vivid a...
Garnet, Hessonite
3.26ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
By Gems and Jewels UK
Located in Birmingham, GB
3.26ct Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Oval Cut 8.4x7.3mm Loose Gemstone Fine Large Natural Deep Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Gem. 3.26 Carat with a beautiful vivid purple red colou...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Garnet Rhodolite Loose 4.40 Ct. natural gemstone, Cushion, Tanzania, certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Garnet Rhodolite gemstone Laboratory certified LGL Gemstone Color: purplish-pink Gemstone Type: Garnet Rhodolite Gemstone size: 9.70x8.72x6.03 mm Cut Grade: Very Good Clarit...
Garnet, Rhodolite
6.50 Carat Natural Loose Incredible Orange Hessonite Garnet African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 6.50 carat Dimensions 12..8x10.0x5.9 mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity SI Shape Cut Cushion AG147 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfolio w...
Garnet, Hessonite
Certified 2.49 Ct. Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone, Oval cut, Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: Pink-Purple/Purple-Pink Gemstone Type: Garnet Rhodolite Gemstone size: 8.65x6.81x5.72 mm Cut Grade:...
Garnet
$346Sale Price|30% Off
Red Spessartite / Mandarin Garnet 4 Carat Pear Cut Natural Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Red Spessartite Mandarin Garnet Pear Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring, Engagement Ring, Pendant, Custom Jewelry, Birthstone, Collector Stone
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
Certified 3.81 Ct. Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone, Octagon cut, Tanzani
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: RED-PINK-PURPLE Gemstone Type: Garnet Rhodolite Gemstone size: 9.48x8.51x5.56 mm Cut Grade: Excelle...
Garnet
$454Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Vivid Orange Spessartite Garnet 5.03 Carat Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Orange Natural Spessartite / Spessartine / Mandarin Garnet– Oval Cut Loose Gemstone for Fine Jewelry, Statement Ring or Elegant Pendant Design 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Spessartite Ga...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
$504Sale Price|30% Off
Natural Vivid Orange Spessartite Garnet 7.41 Carat Oval Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Orange Natural Spessartite / Spessartine / Mandarin Garnet– Oval Cut Loose Gemstone for Fine Jewelry, Statement Ring or Elegant Pendant Design 💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Spessartite Ga...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
$807Sale Price / set|30% Off
Vivid Orange Spessartite/Spessartine/Mandarin Garnet 7.69 Ct Loose Gemstones Lot
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Fanta Orange Natural Spessartite / Spessartine / Mandarin Round Brilliant Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Settin...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
7.39 Carat Spessartite Garnet Loose Gemstone, Fancy Shield Cut, Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills presents a fearless, collector focused 7.39 carat spessartite garnet offered as a loose, unmounted gemstone. Cut in a distinctive fancy shield shape, th...
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
$544Sale Price|20% Off
4.15 Carat Natural Loose Spessartite Garnet Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.15 carat Dimensions 8.9x8.5x5.8mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity VVS Shape Cut Fancy Cushion NA This vibrant 4.15 carat natural Spessartite Garnet boasts a fiery o...
Garnet
Certified 12.95 Ct. Natural Almandine Garnet loose gemstone, Oval cut, Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural VIVID RED Almandine Garnet loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: VIVID RED Gemstone Type: Almandine Garnet Gemstone size: 14.38x10.99x9.89 mm Cut Grade: E...
Garnet
$342Sale Price / set|30% Off
4.87 Ct Vivid Orange Spessartite/Spessartine/Mandarin Garnet Loose Gemstones Lot
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Fanta Orange Natural Spessartite / Spessartine / Mandarin Oval Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting!!
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
$809Sale Price|30% Off
Rich Fanta Orange Spessartite/Spessartine/Mandarin Garnet 4.38 Ct Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Rich Fanta Orange Natural Spessartite / Spessartine / Mandarin Garnet Loose Gemstone for Ring, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting!!
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
$1,574Sale Price / set|30% Off
28.12 Ct Vivid Orange Spessartite/Spessartine/Mandarin Garnet Loose Gemstone Lot
Located in Peshawar, PK
Vivid Orange Natural Spessartite / Spessartine / Mandarin Oval Cut Loose Gemstones Parcel for Rings, Earrings, Necklace Pendant, Bracelet or any other Jewelry Setting!!
Garnet, Mandarin Garnet
$280Sale Price|20% Off
2.15 Carat Loose Garnet Stone Asscher Cut Natural African Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.15 carat Dimensions 7.3x7x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Africa Clarity Eye Clean Shape Octagon Cut Asscher NA This 2.15-carat natural Garnet gemstone is a striking piece, s...
Garnet
Certified 10.84 Ct. Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone, Oval cut, Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: purplish-RED Gemstone Type: Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone size: 14.93x12.13x7.62 mm Cut Grade: Excellen...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Natural Malaya Garnet Loose Gemstone 3.17 Ct., Cushion cut, Certificate GFCO
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Malaya Garnet Loose gemstone Laboratory certified: GFCO Gemstone Color: Purplish-PINK Gemstone Type: Garnet Gemstone size: 7.60x7.47x6.47 mm Cut Grade: Very Good Clarity/Gra...
Garnet
$312Sale Price|20% Off
1.85 Carat Natural Loose Mali Garnet Cushion Shape African’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Mali Garnet Weight: 1.85 Carat Dimension: 7.2 x 6.6 x 4.9 Mm Origin: Mali, Africa Treatment: Non Certificate: On Demand Mali garnet is a rare and beautiful gemstone that be...
Garnet
7.19 Carats Certified Natural Rhodolite Garnet Loose Gemstone Oval Cut
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 7.19 Carats Dimension: 12.50 x 9.95 x 7.66 Mm Shape: Oval Colour: Pink-Purple Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: GFCO Certified .
Garnet
$960Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 7.19 Carat Natural Rhodolite Garnet Loose Tanzanian’s Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 7.19 Carats Dimension: 12.50 x 9.95 x 7.66 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Shape : Oval Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Rho...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Faceted Tsavorite Garnet, 2.70 Carat Pear Cut from Tanzania
By Gilt Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tsavorite Garnet Weight: 2.70 Carat Dimension: 10.1 x 7.8 x 4.8 Mm Colour: Green Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Certificate: On Customer Demand Faceted tsavorite garnet...
Tsavorite, Garnet, Other
GIA-Certified 3.99 Carat Andradite Garnet Demantoid Color Change Loose Gemstone
Located in Chicago, IL
This exceptional GIA-certified 3.99 carat oval Andradite Garnet, identified as a rare Demantoid variety, is a truly captivating loose gemstone prized for its remarkable color-change ...
Garnet
$464Sale Price|20% Off
4.80 Carat Natural Loose Tanga Garnet Pair Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Tanga Garnet Pair Weight: 4.80 Carat Dimension: 7.5 x 6.3 x 5.1 Mm 7.6 x 6.3 x 5 Mm Origin: Tanga, Tanzania Shape: Cushion Certificate: On Demand Tre...
Garnet
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.
Are you shopping for diamonds and other loose gemstones to create your own custom jewelry?
Why might you purchase a diamond or gemstone “loose” — that is, on its own, not mounted in a piece of jewelry? Perhaps you’re a connoisseur looking to acquire a unique investment. The scarcity of high-quality colored diamonds, for instance, especially pink diamonds, means that their value increases over time; the same is true of rare Kashmir sapphires and Burmese rubies. Far rarer than diamonds, Paraiba tourmaline, discovered only in the 1980s, is treasured as much for its extraordinary color as its scarcity, both of which contribute to its high value.
A more common scenario would be that you’re hoping to create a very special piece of custom jewelry, such as an engagement ring or a milestone-birthday present, and want to personally select the most beautiful, unusual, or ultra-rare stone you can find and afford. Doing so adds to the romance and substance of the gift and can be a part of the story told as the jewel is passed from generation to generation.
If this sounds like you, read on for tips on becoming one of the world’s savviest gem hunters.
Educate yourself: When buying any piece of gem-set fine jewelry, you should familiarize yourself with the factors that determine a stone’s price. This will enable you to streamline your search for the perfect gem and have intelligent, productive conversations with sellers.
There is a wealth of information online, such as our diamond-buying guide and this overview of colored gemstones for engagement rings. The buying guides of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), searchable by stone type, are also a widely trusted source for consumers venturing into the world of diamonds and gems for the first time.
Vet your vendor: If you peruse 1stDibs with any regularity, you know there is no shortage of vendors who deal in top-quality loose gemstones. (Read about our vetted sellers.) Finding a trustworthy, established dealer may be as easy as getting a recommendation from friends or family. And, although it may sound obvious, it pays to Google your candidates — and consult customer reviews — before making contact.
Harakh Mehta, designer and founder of the Mumbai, India–based fine-jewelry brand Harakh, has an innate understanding of proper client relations, especially when the customer is in unfamiliar territory. “Start chatting with the dealer, get to know them better," he says. "It’s very important to establish a comfort level. We never push a sale, as we want it to be a carefully considered purchase. So, if the client is not in a rush, we do it over a few virtual meetings or phone calls.”
Request documentation: The best dealers go to great lengths to furnish clients with documents verifying the quality rating, natural origin and provenance of a stone — showing, for example, that loose emerald hails from the famous Muzo mine in Colombia — and disclosing any treatments applied to enhance its appearance. (And who doesn't love emerald jewelry? The most valuable emeralds are the ones that have a deep bluish-green to true green color and no visible inclusions.)
If no grading report is available for a stone you are interested in, the dealer should be able to provide an authenticity document, such as an appraisal or info sheet, that has been signed by an in-house gemologist or professional appraiser. Google those names, too, for extra peace of mind.
Ask for videos and visuals: When transacting with a gem dealer online, you should always request real-time videos and photographs, since professional photos of a stone, usually on a white background, have likely been retouched for optimal presentation.
Read more about how to buy loose gemstones and find your dream gems today on 1stDibs.