$360Sale Price|20% Off
5.00 Carat Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Sourced from the renowned gem fields of Tanzania, this untreated garnet is prized for its bold color and fine quality.
Garnet
3.05 Carat Natural Loose Sweet Red Garnet Stone Fancy Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.05 carat Dimensions 8.7x7.3x5.7mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Fancy AG176 Elevate your fine jewelry collection or investment portfolio wi...
Garnet
Natural Garnet Rhodolite loose gemstone 9.03 ct. Heart cut, Tanzania Certificate
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Garnet Rhodolite Loose Gemstone 9.03 ct. Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: purplish-RED Gemstone Type: Garnet Rhodolite Gemstone size: 12.58x13.70x7.90 mm Cut Grade:...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$344Sale Price|20% Off
4.60 Carat Loose Pinkish Red Pyrope Garnet Stone Emerald Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 4.60 carat Dimensions 9.8x8.2x6mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Octagon Cut Emerald NA This 4.60-carat natural Pyrope Garnet is a striking gemstone, sho...
Garnet
$360Sale Price|20% Off
6.95 Carat Natural Loose Deep Red Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Expertly fashioned in a classic cushion cut, the stone offers soft corners, balanced proportions, and lively light performance that enhances its natural color. Sourced from Tanzania,...
Garnet
$392Sale Price|20% Off
4.95 Carat Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Natural Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mined from the renowned gemstone regions of Tanzania, this untreated garnet offers both rarity and elegance, making it a standout choice for custom jewelry.
Garnet
$424Sale Price|20% Off
3.95 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Heart Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 3.95 carat Dimensions 10.1x9.0x6.0mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Heart Presenting a striking 3.95 Carat Natural Bright Red Garnet, expertly ...
Garnet
$880Sale Price|20% Off
6.20 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Shape Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 6.20 Carats Dimension: 11.1 x 9 x 7 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Shape : Cushion Certificate: On Demand Rhodolite garnet, a gemsto...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
GFCO Certified 4.80 Carat Natural Loose Fanta Spessartite Garnet From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Spessartite Garnet Weight: 4.80 Carats Dimension: 11.37 x 9.38 x 5.00 Mm Shape: Oval Origin: Tanzania Color: Fanta Orange Certificate: GFCO Certificate Available Spessartin...
Garnet, Other
$240Sale Price|20% Off
2.60 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Cushion Custom Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.60 carat Dimensions 8.2x6.9x5.7mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion Precision Presenting a striking 2.60 Carat Natural Bright Red Garnet...
Garnet
$168Sale Price|20% Off
1.75 Cts Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem From Tanzania Mine
Located in Peshawar, PK
Natural Loose Garnet Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 7.2x5.9x4.7 Mm Origin: Tanzania Africa Shape: Cushion Color: Pink Red Treatment: Non Rhodolite garnet, a member of the garnet f...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$224Sale Price|20% Off
2.00 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Stone Custom Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.00 carat Dimensions 7.5x6.4x5.1mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion Precision Introducing a striking 2.00 Carat Natural Bright Red Garne...
Garnet
$336Sale Price|20% Off
1.45 Carat Natural Loose Green Tsavorite Garnet Gem Oval Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
With its timeless charm and natural elegance, this Tanzanian tsavorite garnet is a true treasure, adding both rarity and sophistication to any gemstone collection.
Garnet, Tsavorite
$304Sale Price|20% Off
1.55 Carat Natural Loose Deep Green Tsavorite Garnet Oval Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.55 carat Dimensions 7.1x5.6x4.3mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity SI Shape Cut Oval Presenting a 1.55 Carat Natural Loose Deep Green Tsavorite Garnet, a stun...
Garnet, Tsavorite
$680Sale Price|20% Off
10.05 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Round Shape Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 10.05 Carats Dimension: 12.4 x 12.4 x 8.8 Mm Colour: Red Origin: Tanzania Treatment: Non Shape : Round Certificate: On Customer Demand Rhodolite garn...
Garnet, Rhodolite, Other
$304Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Fancy Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.90 carat Dimensions 7.3x6.5x4.9mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion Fancy This 1.90 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet showcases a ...
Garnet
$304Sale Price|20% Off
2.80 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Stone Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.80 carat Dimensions 9.6x6.2x4.8mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity VVS Shape Cut Cushion Fancy This 2.80 Carat Natural Loose Pinkish Red Garnet showcases a ...
Garnet
$640Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified 2.68 Carat Natural Loose Colour Change Garnet From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Colour Change Garnet Weight: 2.68 Carat Dimension: 7.90 x 8.49 x 5.40 Mm Treatment: None Certificate: AIG Certificate Available Shape: Heart Colour: Brownish Orange to ...
Garnet, Other
$240Sale Price|20% Off
2.45 Carat Gorgeous Emerald Cut Red Tanzanian Rhodolite Garnet Emerald Cut
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight : 2.45 Carats Dimensions : 8.6x6x4.6 Mm Origin : Tanzania Africa Clarity : AAA Eye Clean Shape: Emerald Shape Certificate: On Demand Treatment: Non Colo...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$680Sale Price|20% Off
1.90 Carat Natural Loose Colour Change Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Colour Change Garnet Weight: 1.90 Carat Dimension: 7.5 x 6.2 x 4.3 Mm Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Demand Shape: Cushion Colour: Brownish Orange to Red Colour-c...
Garnet, Other
$680Sale Price|20% Off
8.90 Carat Loose Pinkish Red Garnet Pair Stone Heart Cut Natural Tanzanian Gems
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 8.90 carat Dimensions 9.3x11.2x6.5 To 9.5x10x6.4 mm Treatment None Origin Tanzanian Clarity Eye Clean Shape Cut Heart NA This 8.90-carat natural Garnet pair features two be...
Garnet
$176Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Cts Natural Loose Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut Gemstone From Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 2.40 Carats Dimension: 7.6x7.5x5.3 Mm Origin: Tanzania Africa Color: Red Shape: Cushion Cut/Facets: Precision Treatment: None Certificate; On Cust...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$440Sale Price|20% Off
3.25 Carat Natural Loose Rhodolite Garnet Ring Gem Fancy Cut from Tanzania
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Rhodolite Garnet Weight: 3.25 Carats Both Dimension: 8.9x6.9x5.3 Mm Origin: Tanzania Africa Color: Pink Red Treatment: Non Shape: Emerald Cut: Fancy The Rhodolite resembles p...
Garnet, Rhodolite
Certified 2.53 Ct. Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone, Heart cut, Tanzania
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Rhodolite Garnet loose gemstone Laboratory certified GFCO Gemstone Color: Red-Purple Gemstone Type: Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone size: 8.24x8.77x5.28 mm Cut Grade: Excellent Cl...
Rhodolite
Tanzania Natural Pink Garnet Gemstone: 2.46 Carat Faceted For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 2.46 Carats Size : 8.5 * 7.3 * 4 mm Treatment : Natural Cut : Oval Color : Pink Clarity : Clean Origin : Tanzania Use : Jewellery Making Rings/Pendant Hardness : 6.5 - 7.5 B...
Garnet
Antique 7.63 Carat Red Tanzanian Cabochon Garnet Dome Ring
Located in Denver, CO
This antique dome ring, most likely circa late Victorian era, features a wine red cabochon garnet from Tanzania measuring approximately 14 X 10mm and totaling approximately 7.63 cara...
Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$544Sale Price|20% Off
4.15 Carat Natural Loose Spessartite Garnet Cushion Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Mined in Tanzania, known for its rich deposits of fine garnets, this untreated gem features excellent clarity and lively internal fire.
Garnet
Tanzania Natural Pinkish Red Garnet Gemstone: 2.75 Carat Faceted For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 2.75 Carats Size : 9 * 7 * 4.5 mm Treatment : Natural Cut : Cushion Color : Pinkish Red Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Tanzania Use : Jewellery Making Rings/Pendant Hardness :...
Garnet
Tanzania Natural Pinkish Red Garnet Gemstone: 2.92 Carat Faceted For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 2.92 Carats Size : 8.2 * 7.5 * 5 mm Treatment : Natural Cut : Oval Color : Pinkish Red Clarity : Clean Origin : Tanzania Use : Jewellery Making Rings/Pendant Hardness : 6.5 ...
Garnet
Tanzania Natural Rich Carmine Garnet Gemstone: 5.43 Carat Faceted For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 5.43 Carats Size : 10 * 9 * 6.5 mm Treatment : Natural Cut : Cushion Color : Rich Carmine Clarity : Clean Origin : Tanzania Use : Jewellery Making Rings/Pendant Hardness : 6...
Garnet
Tanzania Natural Cerise Pink Garnet Gemstone: 4.57 Carat Faceted For Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
Weight : 4.57 Carats Size : 10 * 9 * 5.7 mm Treatment : Natural Cut : Cushion Color : Cerise Pink Clarity : Eye Clean Origin : Tanzania Use : Jewellery Making Rings/Pendant Hardness ...
Garnet
$160Sale Price|20% Off
1.70 Carat Natural Loose Bright Red Garnet Emerald Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 1.70 carat Dimensions 7.7x6.5x4mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity VVS Shape Cut Emerald This 1.70 Carat Natural Bright Red Garnet from Tanzania is a striking ge...
Garnet
2.10 Carat Natural Loose Sweet Red Garnet Stone Fancy Cut Tanzanian Gemstone
Located in Bangkok, TH
Weight 2.10 carat Dimensions 8.4x6.4x4.3mm Treatment None Origin African Clarity VVS Shape Cut Fancy AG381 This exquisite 2.10-carat natural sweet red garnet captivates with ...
Garnet
$360Sale Price|20% Off
1.75 Carat Natural Mali Garnet
Located in Brisbane, AU
Natural Mali Garnet Weight: 1.75 Carats Dimension: 8.3 x 6.6 x 4.3 Mm Shape: Oval Colour: Yellow Treatment: None Certificate: On Customer Demand
Garnet
mandrin Garnet ring with tsavorite garnet 925 sterling silver ring gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Spessartite Garnet ring with tsavorite garnet 925 sterling silver ring bitrhstone ring wedding ring engagement ring gift
Garnet, Tsavorite, Mandarin Garnet, Sterling Silver
mandrin Garnet ring with tsavorite garnet 925 sterling silver ring gift
Located in Chicago, IL
Spessartite Garnet ring with tsavorite garnet 925 sterling silver ring bitrhstone ring wedding ring engagement ring gift
Garnet, Tsavorite, Mandarin Garnet, Sterling Silver
Behold this breathtaking vivid Green 5.14 ct Tzavorite from Tanzania
Located in Kuala Lumpur, MY
A breathtaking Vivid Green 5.14 ct Tsavorite Garnet from Tanzania . With its vivid green hue, it captures the essence of lush forests and vibrant Emerald landscapes.
Tsavorite
1.82 CTs, Faceted color change garnet pair
By True Gems
Located in บางรัก, TH
Faceted color change garnet pair sku893 Weight: 1.82 CTs Origin: Tanzania
Garnet
Natural Garnet Spessartite Loose gemstone 5.17 Ct., Fanta color.
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Garnet Spessartite loose gemstone 5.17 Ct. Colourstone certified Gemstone Color: Vivid Orange Gemstone Type: Garnet Spessartite Gemstone size: 10.40x8.94x6.31 mm Gemstone Sh...
Garnet
Dragon, Malaya Garnet 4.72 Ct. Natural gemstone, Certificate GIA and GFCO
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Dragon, Malaya Garnet Loose Gemstone 4.72 Ct. Laboratory certified: GIA and GFCO Gemstone Color: Orangy Pink Gemstone Type: Garnet Gemstone size: 9.87x8.85x6.14 mm Cut Grade...
Garnet
Dragon, Malaya Garnet 9.62 Ct. Natural gemstone, Certificate GIA and GFCO
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Dragon, Malaya Garnet Loose Gemstone 9.62 Ct. Laboratory certified: GIA and GFCO Gemstone Color: Orangy Pink Gemstone Type: Garnet Gemstone size: 14.79x11.99x8.07 mm Cut Gra...
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
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
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
GFCO Certified 6.26ct Natural Pyrope-Almandine Garnet gemstone, Cushion cut.
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Garnet Rhodolite gemstone Laboratory certified Gemstone Color: purple Gemstone Type: Garnet Rhodolite Gemstone size: 9.41x7.74x5.92mm Cut Grade: Very Good Clarity/Grade: VS ...
Garnet
Natural Grossular Garnet Loose gemstone 13.9 ct. Oval cut, Rare Color
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Grossular Garnet Loose gemstone AGL certified Gemstone Color: Yellow Gemstone Type: Grossular Garnet Gemstone size: 15.25x13.07x9.41 mm Gemstone Shape: Oval cut Gemstone Cre...
Garnet
Natural Spessartite Orange Garnet Loose Gemstone: 2.67 Carat Faceted Gem
Located in Peshawar, PK
Discover the vibrant beauty of this 2.67 carat Natural Spessartite Garnet, a captivating loose gemstone celebrated for its rich orange coloration and lively brilliance. Spessartite i...
Garnet
Natural Malaya Garnet Loose Gemstone 3.75 Ct., Cushion cut, Certificate GFCO
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Malaya Garnet Loose gemstone Laboratory certified: GFCO Gemstone Color: VIVID PINK Gemstone Type: Malaya Garnet Gemstone size: 9.09x8.44x5.79 mm.
Garnet
GFCO Certified 3.83Ct Natural Garnet Rhodolite gemstone, Heart Brilliant cut
By GRALJEWELRY
Located in Dublin, D
Natural Garnet Rhodolite gemstone GFCO Laboratory certified Gemstone Color: VIVID purplish red Gemstone Type: Garnet Rhodolite Gemstone size: 9.08x10.72x6.04mm Cut Grade: Very Good ...
Garnet
$1,074Sale Price|30% Off
Raspberry Pink Natural Rhodolite Garnet 6.90 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rhodolite Garnet ⚖️ WEIGHT: 6.90 Carat 🪚 SHAPE CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 10.18 x 9.94 x 7.04 🌈 COLOR: Raspberry Pink 🔎 CLARITY: Eye Clean ⚗️ TREATMENT: No...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$696Sale Price|20% Off
2.40 Carat Natural Loose Fanta Spessartite Garnet Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
Faceted Fanta Spessartite Garnet Weight: 2.40 Carats Dimension: 7.6 x 7.6 x 5.1 Mm Shape: Round Origin: Tanzania Color: Fanta Orange Certificate: On Demand Spessartine is a mang...
Garnet, Other
$1,014Sale Price|30% Off
Raspberry Pink Natural Rhodolite Garnet 6.13 Carat Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rhodolite Garnet ⚖️ WEIGHT: 6.13 Carat 🪚 SHAPE CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 10.74 x 9.05 x 6.75 🌈 COLOR: Deep Raspberry Pink 🔎 CLARITY: Eye Clean ⚗️ TREATMEN...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$477Sale Price|30% Off
Purplish Pink Natural Rhodolite Garnet 2.97 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rhodolite Garnet ⚖️ WEIGHT: 2.97 Carat 🪚 SHAPE CUT: Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 8.67 x 7.09 x 5.13 🌈 COLOR: Purplish Pink 🔎 CLARITY: Almost Eye Clean ⚗️ TREATMEN...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$480Sale Price|30% Off
Purplish Pink Natural Rhodolite Garnet 3.21 Carat Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rhodolite Garnet ⚖️ WEIGHT: 3.21 Carat 🪚 SHAPE CUT: Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 8.64 x 7.52 x 5.70 🌈 COLOR: Purplish Pink 🔎 CLARITY: Almost Eye Clean ⚗️ TREATMEN...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$2,625Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pinkish Red Natural Rhodolite Garnet Pair 16.53 Ct Cushion Cut Loose Gemstones
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Rhodolite Garnet ⚖️ WEIGHT: 16.53 Carat 🪚 SHAPE and CUT: Cushion Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 8.15 Ct (11.64 x 10.44 x 7.14) 8.38 Ct (11.60 x 10.59 x 7.36) 🌈 COLOR: Deep...
Garnet, Rhodolite
$1,924Sale Price / set|30% Off
15.40 Carat Deep Orange Natural Hessonite Garnet Emerald Cut Loose Gemstone Pair
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Hessonite Garnet ⚖️ WEIGHT: 15.40 Carat 🪚 SHAPE CUT: Emerald Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 7.70 Ct (13.00 x 9.59 x 6.59) 7.70 Ct (13.00 x 9.63 x 6.59) 🌈 COLOR: Deep Orange...
Garnet, Hessonite
$874Sale Price|30% Off
5.20 Carat Natural Pink Umbalite Garnet Heart Cut Loose Gemstone for Ring
Located in Peshawar, PK
💎 GEMSTONE TYPE: Umbalite Garnet ⚖️ WEIGHT: 5.20 Carat 🪚 SHAPE and CUT: Heart Cut 📏 SIZE (MM): 10 x 9.5 x 7 🌈 COLOR: Pink 🔎 CLARITY: Eye Clean ⚗️ TREATMENT: None (100% Natu...
Garnet
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
6.15 Carats Natural Loose Almandine Garnet Gemstone Oval Cut
Located in Brisbane, AU
Loose Almandine Garnet Weight: 6.15 Carats Dimension: 11.7 x 9 x 6.9 Mm Shape: Oval Colour: Orangish Red Origin: Tanzania Treatment: None Certificate: On Demand .
Garnet
$911Sale Price|25% Off
2.70 Carats Natural Colour Change Garnet Heart Shape
Located in Brisbane, AU
Colour Change Garnet Weight: 2.70 Carat Dimension: 7.9 x 8.5 x 5.4 Mm Shape: Heart Colour: Orange Certificate: On Demand . Colour-change garnet is a rare gemstone known for shifting...
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.