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Natural Green Russian Demantoid Garnet Gemstone 0.63 carats
Natural Green Russian Demantoid Garnet Gemstone 0.63 carats

Natural Green Russian Demantoid Garnet Gemstone 0.63 carats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rare Russian demantoid garnet showcases a captivating green hue with exceptional brilliance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Faceted russian demantoid garnet 0.44 ct
Faceted russian demantoid garnet 0.44 ct

Faceted russian demantoid garnet 0.44 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Horsetail Inclusions sku162 Size: 4.5x4.5x3 mm Weight: 0.44

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Faceted russian demantoid garnet 0.87 ct
Faceted russian demantoid garnet 0.87 ct

Faceted russian demantoid garnet 0.87 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Horsetail Inclusions sku161 Size: 6x6x4 mm Weight: 0.87 ct

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet 2.21 carats with GIA Report
Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet 2.21 carats with GIA Report

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Natural Green Russian Demantoid Garnet Gemstone 0.60 carats
Natural Green Russian Demantoid Garnet Gemstone 0.60 carats

Natural Green Russian Demantoid Garnet Gemstone 0.60 carats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exquisite Russian demantoid garnet captivates with its vivid green hue and exceptional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Natural Green Russian Demantoid Garnet Gemstone 1.16 carats
Natural Green Russian Demantoid Garnet Gemstone 1.16 carats

Natural Green Russian Demantoid Garnet Gemstone 1.16 carats

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional Russian demantoid garnet dazzles with its vivid green hue and unmatched brilliance

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Edwardian Russian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Gold Brooch
Edwardian Russian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Gold Brooch

Edwardian Russian Demantoid Garnet and Diamond Gold Brooch

Located in Banbury, GB

-1914) with intricate detail and 9 very fine Russian demantoid garnet throughout. The edges of the

Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Platinum

0.5 ct Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Bissolite Inclusions
0.5 ct Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Bissolite Inclusions

0.5 ct Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Bissolite Inclusions

Located in บางรัก, TH

collectors and connoisseurs of fine gemstones. 0.5 ct Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Bissolite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

0.44 ct Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Horsetail Inclusion
0.44 ct Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Horsetail Inclusion

0.44 ct Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Horsetail Inclusion

Located in บางรัก, TH

ct Faceted Russian Demantoid Garnet With Horsetail Inclusions This demantoid originates from the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Russian Demantoid Garnet 0.95 Carat Loose Gemstone, Round Cut Vivid Green
Russian Demantoid Garnet 0.95 Carat Loose Gemstone, Round Cut Vivid Green

Russian Demantoid Garnet 0.95 Carat Loose Gemstone, Round Cut Vivid Green

By Merkaba

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Offered loose by Merkaba Jewelry Beverly Hills, this 0.95 carat Russian demantoid garnet is prized

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Other, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet Gemstones 0.63 cts in 14KWG Ring with Diamonds
Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet Gemstones 0.63 cts in 14KWG Ring with Diamonds

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Modern Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

1 Carat Certified Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet
1 Carat Certified Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet

1 Carat Certified Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet

Located in บางรัก, TH

Unique gemstones The demantoids come from the historic Bobrovka deposit in the Ural Mountains, one

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.18 Bright Green Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet Pair
1.18 Bright Green Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet Pair

1.18 Bright Green Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet Pair

By Tsarina Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

of the rarest variety of Garnets, known as Demantoid. These unique gemstones are highly valued for

Category

2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.00 Carat Russian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
1.00 Carat Russian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

1.44 Carat Russian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring
1.44 Carat Russian Demantoid Garnet Diamond Platinum Ring

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

0.69 ct Horsetail Inclusion Russian Demantoid Garnet Loose Gemstone
0.69 ct Horsetail Inclusion Russian Demantoid Garnet Loose Gemstone

0.69 ct Horsetail Inclusion Russian Demantoid Garnet Loose Gemstone

By Tsarina Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

of the rarest variety of Garnets, known as Demantoid. These unique gemstones are highly valued for

Category

2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

0.67 ct Horsetail Inclusion Russian Demantoid Garnet Loose Gemstone
0.67 ct Horsetail Inclusion Russian Demantoid Garnet Loose Gemstone

0.67 ct Horsetail Inclusion Russian Demantoid Garnet Loose Gemstone

By Tsarina Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

of the rarest variety of Garnets, known as Demantoid. These unique gemstones are highly valued for

Category

2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

2.6cts Certified Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet Pear Shape Pair
2.6cts Certified Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet Pear Shape Pair

2.6cts Certified Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet Pear Shape Pair

Located in บางรัก, TH

Unique gemstones The demantoids come from the historic Bobrovka deposit in the Ural Mountains, one

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

CGL Certified 0.40 Carat Russian Demantoid Garnet Round Rare Diamond PT 900 Ring
CGL Certified 0.40 Carat Russian Demantoid Garnet Round Rare Diamond PT 900 Ring

CGL Certified 0.40 Carat Russian Demantoid Garnet Round Rare Diamond PT 900 Ring

By Malpani Jewels

Located in Hung Hom, HK

One of the rarest garnet varieties, Demantoid can have a green color that rivals emerald and a fire

Category

2010s Japanese Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Platinum

Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet 0.36 cts set in 14K White Gold Ring w Diamonds
Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet 0.36 cts set in 14K White Gold Ring w Diamonds

Natural Russian Demantoid Garnet 0.36 cts set in 14K White Gold Ring w Diamonds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mined in Russia, these Demantoid garnets set with diamond accents add a dazzling effect. Demantoid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Demantoid Russian Garnet 2.45 carats with GIA Report
Natural Demantoid Russian Garnet 2.45 carats with GIA Report

Natural Demantoid Russian Garnet 2.45 carats with GIA Report

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional 2.45-carat natural Russian Demantoid Garnet, renowned for its vivid green color and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Pastel Green Natural Demantoid Garnet from Russia 1.14 Carat Pear-Shaped
Pastel Green Natural Demantoid Garnet from Russia 1.14 Carat Pear-Shaped

Pastel Green Natural Demantoid Garnet from Russia 1.14 Carat Pear-Shaped

By Tsarina Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

, and characteristic horsetail inclusion. Exceptional quality pastel green Russian Demantoid Garnet

Category

2010s Russian Russian Empire Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Natural Green Demantoid Garnet Stones 0.33 cts in 14KW&YG Ring w Yellow Diamonds
Natural Green Demantoid Garnet Stones 0.33 cts in 14KW&YG Ring w Yellow Diamonds

Natural Green Demantoid Garnet Stones 0.33 cts in 14KW&YG Ring w Yellow Diamonds

Located in Los Angeles, CA

carat Russian Demantoid garnets, this ring will make a bold statement. The two toned metal that adds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Bridal Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 1.38 Carat Demantoid Garnet Diamond Ring
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 1.38 Carat Demantoid Garnet Diamond Ring

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 1.38 Carat Demantoid Garnet Diamond Ring

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

1.38ct Russian Demantoid Garnet is mounted in the innovative diamond jewellery design inspired by

Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 2.18 Carat Demantoid Garnet Diamond Ring
Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 2.18 Carat Demantoid Garnet Diamond Ring

Moiseikin 18 Karat White Gold 2.18 Carat Demantoid Garnet Diamond Ring

By MOISEIKIN

Located in Hong Kong, HK

2.18ct Russian Demantoid Garnet is mounted in the innovative diamond jewellery design inspired by

Category

2010s Russian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold

1910s, Russian 40.68 Carat Amethyst and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Pendant
1910s, Russian 40.68 Carat Amethyst and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Pendant

1910s, Russian 40.68 Carat Amethyst and Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Pendant

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique 40.68 Ct amethyst and 1.26 Ct demantoid garnet, 14k yellow

Category

Vintage 1910s Russian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.65 ct
Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.65 ct

Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.65 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

Faceted demantoid garnet from Russia sku219 Weight: 0.65 ct Diametr: 4.8 mm Demantoid is the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.48 ct
Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.48 ct

Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.48 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

Faceted demantoid garnet from Russia sku203 Weight: 0.48 ct Diameter: 4.6 mm Demantoid is the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.63 ct
Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.63 ct

Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.63 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

historic Bobrovka deposit in the Ural Mountains, Russia, one of the most famous sources of demantoid garnet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.5 ct
Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.5 ct

Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.5 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

historic Bobrovka deposit in the Ural Mountains, Russia, one of the most famous sources of demantoid garnet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.51 ct
Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.51 ct

Faceted demantoid garnet, 0.51 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

historic Bobrovka deposit in the Ural Mountains, Russia, one of the most famous sources of demantoid garnet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Natural Horsetail 1.21 Ct Russian Demantoid Loose Gemstone
Natural Horsetail 1.21 Ct Russian Demantoid Loose Gemstone

Natural Horsetail 1.21 Ct Russian Demantoid Loose Gemstone

By Tsarina Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Garnets - Demantoid. The stones from this region are famous for their vivid green hue, high dispersion

Category

2010s Russian Russian Empire Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Exceptional Brilliance 0.62 Ct Russian Demantoid Loose Gemstone
Exceptional Brilliance 0.62 Ct Russian Demantoid Loose Gemstone

Exceptional Brilliance 0.62 Ct Russian Demantoid Loose Gemstone

By Tsarina Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Garnets - Demantoid. The stones from this region are famous for their vivid green hue, high dispersion

Category

2010s Russian Russian Empire Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Faceted Russian demantoid pairs set, 1.3 cts
Faceted Russian demantoid pairs set, 1.3 cts

Faceted Russian demantoid pairs set, 1.3 cts

Located in บางรัก, TH

Faceted Russian demantoid pairs set sku248 Weight: 1.3 ct Diameter: 2.2-2.5 mm Demantoid is the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Faceted Russian demantoid pair set, 1.65 ct
Faceted Russian demantoid pair set, 1.65 ct

Faceted Russian demantoid pair set, 1.65 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

1.65 ct  Faceted Russian demantoid pair set 0.58 0.57 and 0.50 single piece sku197 Demantoid is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Pendant
Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Pendant

Art Nouveau Antique Russian Demantoid Gold Pendant

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Nouveau and early Art Deco styles. The pendant is embellished with 51 Russian demantoids. Marked

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

Materials

Garnet

Faceted vivid green Rusisan demantoid garnet, 0.6cts
Faceted vivid green Rusisan demantoid garnet, 0.6cts

Faceted vivid green Rusisan demantoid garnet, 0.6cts

Located in บางรัก, TH

Faceted vivid green Rusisan demantoid garnet sku481 Weight: 0.6 ct Diameter: 5.09x5.08x3.13 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Yellowish green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.65 ct
Yellowish green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.65 ct

Yellowish green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.65 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

Yellowish green faceted demantoid garnet sku224 Weight: 0.65 ct Diameter: 4.9 mm Demantoid is the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

0.5 ct, Faceted Russian Demantoid with bissolite inclusions
0.5 ct, Faceted Russian Demantoid with bissolite inclusions

0.5 ct, Faceted Russian Demantoid with bissolite inclusions

Located in บางรัก, TH

Faceted Russian Demantoid with bissolite inclusions sku623 Weight: 0.5 ct Diameter 4.8 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

0.44 ct, Faceted Russian Demantoid with bissolite inclusions
0.44 ct, Faceted Russian Demantoid with bissolite inclusions

0.44 ct, Faceted Russian Demantoid with bissolite inclusions

Located in บางรัก, TH

Faceted Russian Demantoid with bissolite inclusions sku624 Weight: 0.44 ct Diameter 4.8 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Certified vivd green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.94 ct
Certified vivd green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.94 ct

Certified vivd green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.94 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certified vivd green faceted demantoid garnet from Russia sku205 Weight: 0.94 ct Demantoid is the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Certified vivd green faceted demantoid garnet, 1.15 ct
Certified vivd green faceted demantoid garnet, 1.15 ct

Certified vivd green faceted demantoid garnet, 1.15 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

Certified vivd green faceted demantoid garnet from Russia sku202 Weight: 1.15 ct Demantoid is the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Vivid emerald green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.475 ct
Vivid emerald green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.475 ct

Vivid emerald green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.475 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

Vivid emerald green faceted demantoid garnet sku220 Weight: 0.475 ct Diameter: 4.4 mm Demantoid

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Vivid emerald green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.56 ct
Vivid emerald green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.56 ct

Vivid emerald green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.56 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

historic Bobrovka deposit in the Ural Mountains, Russia, one of the most famous sources of demantoid garnet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Certified vivd green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.69 ct
Certified vivd green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.69 ct

Certified vivd green faceted demantoid garnet, 0.69 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

historic Bobrovka deposit in the Ural Mountains, Russia, one of the most famous sources of demantoid garnet

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Vivid Green Natural Horsetail Inclusion Russian Demantoid Pair 1.25 Carat
Vivid Green Natural Horsetail Inclusion Russian Demantoid Pair 1.25 Carat

Vivid Green Natural Horsetail Inclusion Russian Demantoid Pair 1.25 Carat

By Tsarina Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

of the rarest variety of Garnets, known as Demantoid. These unique gemstones are highly valued for

Category

2010s Russian Modern Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion, 0.53 ct
Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion, 0.53 ct

Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion, 0.53 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion sku226 Weight: 0.53 ct Diameter: 5 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion, 0.7 ct
Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion, 0.7 ct

Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion, 0.7 ct

Located in บางรัก, TH

Facted demantoid garnet with obvious horsetail inclusion sku225 Weight: 0.7 ct Diameter: 5.2 mm

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Russian Arts and Crafts Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet

1.69ct Russian Demantoid Diamond Engagement Ring
1.69ct Russian Demantoid Diamond Engagement Ring

1.69ct Russian Demantoid Diamond Engagement Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

This contemporary custom-made 18K white gold ring features an oval 1.69 ct Russian demantoid (7.4 x

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Russian 2.12ct Demantoid Diamond Stud Earrings
Russian 2.12ct Demantoid Diamond Stud Earrings

Russian 2.12ct Demantoid Diamond Stud Earrings

Located in Chicago, IL

These contemporary custom-made 14K white gold stud earrings feature a pair of very sparkly Russian

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Russian Demantoid Garnet For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the russian demantoid garnet you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and 18k Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 47 vintage editions and 32 modern creations to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect russian demantoid garnet among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 19th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. For this particular piece, 1 Carat and 1.5 Carat are consistently popular carat weights. Finding an appealing russian demantoid garnet — no matter the origin — is easy, but Tsarina Jewels, Merkaba and AB Jewelry NYC each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also oval cut cut and cushion cut cut versions available here, too. If you’re browsing our inventory for a russian 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 Russian Demantoid Garnet?

Prices for a russian demantoid garnet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $800 and can go as high as $180,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $6,450.

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.