Mark Broumand 0.21ct Green Garnet and White Diamond Snake Ring in 14k Yellow
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds graded at F-G, VS2-SI1 as well as 0.02ct of green garnets. Absolutely perfect for everyday wear!
Mark Broumand 0.21ct Green Garnet and White Diamond Snake Ring in 14k Yellow
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds graded at F-G, VS2-SI1 as well as 0.02ct of green garnets. Absolutely perfect for everyday wear!
18 Karat Gold 0.23 Karat Diamonds 3 Karat Tangerine Sapphires Garnet Ring
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
18 Karat Gold 0.23 Karat Diamonds 3 Karat Tangerine Sapphires Garnet Ring Here there is an amazing
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Ring 10k Checkerboard Emerald Cut 4.80ctw Triple Halo
Located in Greensboro, NC
Gold & 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s): 3.80ct Cut: Checkerboard emerald cut
Diamond, Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring with Pink Rubies, Rubellite and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
warmer tone, 1,01 carats, 6,5x6 mm. Pear cut rubellite, 1,68 carats, 9,5x73 mm. Malaya garnet, oval cut
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Red Sapphire Brooch with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
, 1,01 carats, 6,5x6 mm. Pear cut cold malaya garnet, 1,25 carats. Malaya garnet, oval cut, 1,4 carats
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
$1,080 / set
H 0.99 in W 0.32 in D 0.24 in L 16.54 in
Old Cut Diamond in 14K Yellow Gold Drop Pendant with Removable Garnet Necklace
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
features sparkly faceted rondelles of orange hessonite garnet and rutilated quartz plus some 14 karat gold
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Quartz, Hessonite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yello...
Kai Snake 1.82 ctw Garnet Ruby East-West Ring in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Discover the mesmerizing Kai Snake 1.82 ctw Garnet Ruby East-West Ring in 14K Solid Gold, a perfect
Garnet, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,544Sale Price|20% Off
Bochic “Capri” Vintage Garnet & Multi Gem & Sapphire Bangle Set 18K & Silver
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Blue Topaz - 5 Carats Red Rose Garnet - 6 Carats White Topaz - 4 Carats Sapphire - 2 Carats The
Garnet, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Red Sapphire Ring with Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
tone, 1,01 carats, 6,5x6 mm. Pear cut cold malaya garnet, 1,25 carats. Malaya garnet, oval cut, 1,4
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Elegant Three Stone Garnet Pink Topaz Ring with Gold Rope Twist Border
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
features a center faceted cushion cut Garnet and two cushion cut Pink Topaz stones surrounded by twisted
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Rock Crystal, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Ye...
Grande GUM DROP™ Earrings with Pink Topaz and Cabochon Garnet and Diamonds
By Christina Addison
Located in New York, NY
18kt White Gold Grande GUM DROP™ Earrings with faceted Pink Topaz and Cabochon Garnet and four
Citrine, Garnet, Jade, Onyx, Peridot, Topaz, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yello...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Pink Sapphire Brooch with Rubies and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
tone, 1,01 carats, 6,5x6 mm. Pear cut cold malaya garnet, 1,25 carats. Green oval cut sapphire, 0,95
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Garnet and Diamonds Engagement Ring Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli 18k Gold
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
natural red Almandine garnet as the main gemstone. The garnet is surrounded by six round brilliant
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold
Yellow Gold Garnet Diamond Bow Drop Necklace 17 1/2" 14k Pear 6.17ctw Ribbon
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 14k Yellow Gold & 14k White Gold Stone Information Natural Garnet Carat(s
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Rubies Ring with Green Sapphire and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
warmer tone, 1,01 carats, 6,5x6 mm. Pear cut cold malaya garnet, 1,25 carats. Green oval cut sapphire
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
W 0.75 in L 1.25 in
Art Deco Bohemian Garnet Bee Beetle Bug Insect Fly Pendant Necklace Pearl Gold
Located in New York, NY
with round faceted garnets. The eyes are two natural silvery white pearls. The garnets are set in 9
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 9k Gold
Mark Broumand 0.21ct Green Garnet and White Diamond Snake Ring in 14 Karat Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handcrafted in 14k rose gold, this ravaishing snake ring showcases 0.19ct of peerless white round
$4,820 / item
H 0.28 in W 0.44 in L 0.48 in
14K Rose Gold Oval Cut Garnet and 3/8 Carat Round Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Fashioned in genuine 14k rose gold, the earrings feature 7x5mm oval garnets in prong settings. A halo of
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$4,820 / item
H 0.28 in W 0.44 in L 0.48 in
14K Rose Gold Oval Cut Garnet and 3/8 Carat Round Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Fashioned in genuine 14k rose gold, the earrings feature 7x5mm oval garnets in prong settings. A halo of
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,936
W 2.37 in Dm 2.37 in
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Gold and Silver Red Garnet and Sapphire Bracelet
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
features 2 Oval cut Red Garnets total weight 2.78 Carat. This stunning Cuff Bracelet is accentuated with 2
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Garnet, Multi-gemstone,...
$1,480
H 1.19 in W 0.54 in L 15.99 in
"Teddy Garnet" 18 Karat Gold Bear with Diamond Eyes on Double Hessonite Strands
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
bit by giving him a good polish plus a sparkly garnet necklace from which to swing. Teddy's eyes
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Hessonite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yel...
$336Sale Price / item|20% Off
Handmade Tiny 14k Solid Yellow Gold Garnet and Diamond Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Handmade Tiny Garnet and Diamond Ring in 14K Gold featuring natural garnet of 0.04 carats and
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angara Natural Princess Diana Inspired 1.45ct Garnet Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hue. Sculpted in 14k white gold, this garnet and diamond ring bespeaks glamour and elegance.
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
$2,197Sale Price|25% Off
Bochic Capri Vintage 18K Gold & Silver Multi Gem Bangle with Garnet “Circa 1998”
By Bochic
Located in New York, NY
Rose Garnet 6 carats, White Topaz 4 carats Natural Sapphires 2 carats Inspired by the legendary
Garnet, Sapphire, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Silver
Angara Natural Cushion 3.6 ct Garnet Engagement Ring with Diamonds in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sent to you with the package.Product Description: Claw-set in 14k white gold is the cushion
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Angara Natural Round 1ct Garnet Halo Ring with Diamond Accents in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Crafted in 14k white gold, this round garnet halo ring is simply luxurious.January Birthstone
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Angara Natural Oval 1.45 ct Garnet Split Shank Halo Ring in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gallery infuse a hint of opulence to this striking 14k white gold oval garnet ring.January
Diamond, Garnet, Gold
Angara Natural Emerald-Cut 1.2 ct Garnet Pendant with Diamond in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
charm and modern day grace, the deep red garnet is enhanced by the brilliance of the sparkling white
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 10 Carat Oval Cut Garnet and Pearl Halo 14K Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in Miami, FL
the center stone is a halo of 9 round cut garnets and 9 white pearls, each measuring 4mm, creating a
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
6 Carat Oval Shape Garnet and 0.6 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Approximately 6 Carat Oval Shape Garnet & 0.6 Carat Diamond Necklace in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This
Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
10K Delta Sigma Turquoise & Garnet Star of David Fraternity Pin
Located in New York, NY
10K Yellow Gold Turquoise and Garnet Star of David Fraternity Pin is a symbolic piece of jewelry
White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Garnet Diamond Eternity Band Ring with Mandarin Spessartite in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Garnet Diamond Ring Eternity Band 14k Gold Mandarin Spessartite Wedding Ring N54 Light weight can
White Gold, 14k Gold
Luxury Cushion Cut Tsavorite and diamond HALO RING -GREEN GARNET FINE JEWELRY
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Luxury Cushion Cut Tsavorite Diamond Halo Ring – 18K Gold Green Garnet Engagement Ring Make a
White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
1cts Tsavorite Garnet Ring With Natural Diamonds Halo: 14k Solid Gold 8x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
This exquisite ring features a vivid 1.02-carat pear-shaped tsavorite garnet, measuring 8x6mm, as
Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
.70 Carat Garnett White Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Hicksville, NY
Ring Size: 8.95 Metal Type: 18 karat White Gold Weight: 3.5 grams Color Diamond Details Type
White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, White Gold
$6,500
H 0.28 in W 0.95 in L 2.68 in
Ruby Pink Sapphire Green Garnet & Diamond Flower 18K Rose Gold Pin Brooch
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 6.80x2.40x0.70cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "6 White Diamonds 0.06 CT 41 Green
White Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Frog Blue Sapphire Diamond Pave & Green Garnet 18K Black Gold Animal Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.31x2.32cm Color: 18K White Gold Materials: "19 Blue Sapphire 0.38 CT 4 White
Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
Garnet Gleam 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Garnet Gleam 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Tennis Bracelet is a striking piece that combines the
14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Owl Bird Turquoise Diamond Sapphire Garnet & Ruby 18K Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "21 Blue Sapphire 0.10 CT 14 White Diamonds
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Garnet Diamond Ring Cocktail Modern Minimalist Ring Platinum and 18kt Gold
Located in Jupiter, FL
Stunning and rare rhodolite garnet ring made in platinum and 18Kt yellow gold with natural diamonds
Diamond, Tsavorite, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum
Rhodolite Ring With Diamonds 2.84 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Rhodolite Garnet
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
Parrot Pink Sapphire Ruby Diamond & Multi-Sapphire Garnet 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.50x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 Blue Sapphire 0.15 CT 8 White
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k ...
Parrot Ruby Pink Sapphire Diamond & Multi-Sapphire Garnet 18K Rose Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.00x2.50x2.80cm Color: 18K Rose Gold Materials: "9 Blue Sapphire 0.20 CT 8 White
White Diamond, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, 18k ...
Koi Fish Blue Apatite Ruby Fancy Diamond & Green Garnet 18K Yellow Gold Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Tysons, VA
Dimensions: 2.90x1.20x2.80cm Color: 18K Yellow Gold 1 MXAE 4.70 CT 28 White Diamonds 0.07 CT 77
White Diamond, Ruby, Apatite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rhodolite Ring With Diamonds 2.84 Carats 14K White Gold
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Comes with Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural in Origin Rhodolite Garnet
Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodolite, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
GFCO Certified 5.86 Carat Tsavorite Fancy Diamond White Gold Ring
By Shimon's Creations
Located in New York, NY
1 Natural Tsavorite Garnet, No Treatment, Tanzania Gemstone: 5.37 Carats 2 Fancy Diamonds: 0.26
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Natural Garnet Diamond Ring Size 6.5 14k Gold 8.34 TCW Certified
Located in Brooklyn, NY
carat (Color: G-H, Clarity: VS-SI) Weight: 10.94 Grams Metal: 14k White Gold This magnificent Garnet
14k Gold
$6,950
W 1.13 in D 0.5 in L 3.13 in
Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18 Karat Oxidized Gold
Located in Wailea, HI
Sapphire Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Flower Brooch in 18k Oxidized Gold Beautifully Made in
White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Tsavorite, 18k Gold
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.09ct Diamond Pendant Necklace PD4-16077WGA
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
This 14K White Gold necklace will continually make a subtle statement. Suspended from an 18 chain
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold
LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.05ct Diamond Pendant Necklace PD4-16247WGA
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
occasion, this sophisticated accessory features a 14K white gold pendant measuring 1.25 long by 0.25 wide
Diamond, Garnet, White Gold
Leon Mege Vivid Round Green Tsavorite Garnet in Micro Pave Platinum Ring
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
The vivid-green 1.06-carat tsavorite has been cut into a masterfully balanced gem and has excellent clarity with only minor inclusions typical for such material. The gemstone is set ...
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Platinum
$5,156 / set
W 0.25 in L 0.75 in
Oval Green Tsavorite Garnet and Diamond Stud Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
authenticity and current appraisal value. Metal: 18 Karat Yellow Gold Gemstones: Tsavorite Garnet and Diamonds
Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,650Sale Price|50% Off
ICA 18K White Gold 1.24ct Oval Vivid Green Tsavorite & 0.10ct Diamond Ring
Located in เกาะสมุย, TH
. Product Details: Metal: 18k Solid Gold Metal Color: White Gold Tsavorite Garnet: Natural, green, oval
Diamond, Garnet, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
1980 16.58 CTW No Heat Ceylon Sapphire Garnet Diamond 18K Gold Vintage Ring GIA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
oval cut light orange hessonite garnets Weighing approximately 6.73 carats total - prong set in baskets
Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
$9,100
H 1.7 in W 0.5 in D 0.3 in Dm 0.5 in L 1.7 in
GIA Certified 18K White Gold Spessartine Rubellite Kunzite Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Plantation, FL
An exceptional pair of 18 karat white gold articulated drop earrings, set with a vibrant and
Diamond, Garnet, Kunzite, Tourmaline, White Gold
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
L 1.38 in
Leon Mege Bespoke Platinum Drop Earrings with Tsavorite Garnets and Grey Pearls
By Leon Mege
Located in New York, NY
The original Leon Mege drop earrings are lighter than a feather and flexible at every joint. Hand made in platinum in Maestro Mege studio in New York. The earrings are created WITHO...
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Tsavorite...
14 Karat White Gold Multi Strand Gemstone Necklace 18" #24469
Located in Washington Depot, CT
decorated with blue topaz, peridot, amethyst, garnet and citrine gemstones set in 14K white gold. Width: 3
Amethyst, Citrine, Garnet, Peridot, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold
Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself.
Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.
Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.
For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.
Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.
In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so.
Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.
Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle.
BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.
A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in.
Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.
Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.
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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.
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