Antique Circa 1910 9.12ct Purple Garnet & 12k Yellow Gold Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 9.12 carat garnet and 12 karat yellow gold brooch; part of
Garnet, Yellow Gold
2.01ct Cushion Purple Garnet Pendant set in 14k Yellow Gold
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Crafted by award-winning designer Michael Starnino, this stunning 2.01ct Cushion Purple Garnet
Garnet, Yellow Gold
Natural Neon Purple Garnet Stone 11.00 cts in 18K Yellow Gold Ring with Diamonds
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Natural Neon Purple Garnet 11.00 carats set in 18K Yellow Gold Ring with 0.53 carats Diamonds
Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2.50 Carat Emerald Cut Purple Garnet and Diamond Gold Vintage Ring
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Beautiful! Vintage Emerald Cut Purple Garnet and Diamond Gold Ring. Centering a securely
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1.4cts Purple Garnet Ring with Natural Diamonds Accents: Solid 14k Gold, 7mm
Located in Columbus, OH
1.4ct purple garnet ring featuring sparkling natural diamond accents, showcasing a rich 7mm center
Diamond, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14 Karat Yellow Gold Peridot Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in София, BG
14 kt Gold Ring with Peridot and Purple Rhodolite Garnet Gold color: Yellow Ring size: 4 US Total
Garnet, Peridot, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Ruby Green Garnet & Diamond Pave Purple Sapphire 18K Gold Fly Ring
By Unbranded
Located in Oakton, VA
Garnet 0.68 CT 1 Purple Sapphire 0.26 CT 24 Ruby 0.36 CT 18KY 4.21 GM (WBTT)" 18K Gold & Precious
Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tsavorite Garnet and Purple Spinel Three-Stone Engagement Ring in 18k Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
green, 2.12 carat Tsavorite garnet with trilliant-cut purple spinels in one of nature's favorite color
Garnet, Spinel, Tsavorite, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Y...
Yellow Gold Sculptural Pendant Necklace with Sapphire and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Celestial Dancer Dakini pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold with oval cut
Garnet, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k G...
Yellow Gold Contemporary Rubies Brooch with Sapphires and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower Art Nouveau style pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Purple Amethyst Rhodolite Pink Garnets Diamonds 14K Gold Statement Cocktail Ring
By Galt & Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
A captivating ring featuring a mesmerizing purple amethyst as the centerpiece. This exquisite
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
14.24 Carat Reddish Purple Garnet Cushion Cut Loose Gemstone Merkaba Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Offered loose for the discerning collector, this exceptional 14.24 carat reddish purple Garnet is a
Garnet, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Pink Sapphires Brooch with Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are: Oval
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
$9,483Sale Price|27% Off
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Rubies and Sapphire Ring with Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Sapphire Ring with Malaya Garnet and Ruby
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a stunning array of
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Pink Sapphire Brooch with Rubies and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower Art Nouveau style brooch is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems are
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Rubies Ring with Green Sapphire and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural gems
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tourmaline, Zirco...
GIA Type A 55.41 carat Natural Purple Jadeite Jade Ring in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
GIA Type A 55.41 carat Natural Purple Jadeite Jade Ring in 18k Yellow Gold Natural Lavender
Garnet, Jade, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rose Gold Contemporary Sculptural Brooch with Sapphires and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary Sculptural brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Rose Gold Cocktail Sapphires Ring with Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
White Gold Sculptural Pendant Necklace with Red Sapphire and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Celestial Dancer Dakini pendant necklace is made of 18 karat white gold with oval cut purplish
Garnet, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White ...
Eighteen Karat Gold Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Pink Rubies and Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat yellow gold. The natural
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Rose Gold Contemporary Pendant Necklace with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold. This piece can be
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Rose Gold Sapphires Pendant Necklace with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary pendant necklace is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Platinum 14kt Rose Gold Natural Pink & Diamond Eternity Ring, Custom-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
variety of gold options (platinum, 18kt, and 14kt in yellow, white, and pink). We offer a range of designs
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...
14kt White Gold Mother's Heart Diamond Pendant Zodiac Birthstone Custom-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
-shaped diamonds, and a variety of gold options (platinum, 18kt, and 14kt in yellow, white, and pink). We
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...
18kt Platinum Gold Leather Bracelet Personalized Charms: Custom Made-to-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Description: Introducing our exceptionally personalized 18kt yellow gold and platinum unisex double leather
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...
$16,122Sale Price|20% Off
Rose Gold Floral Cocktail Pink Rubies Ring with Sapphires and Malaya Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary floral cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Ring with Pink Sapphire and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. This piece can be
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Eighteen Karat Rose Gold Red Sapphire Brooch with Pink Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary brooch is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are: Oval
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
18 Karat Rose Gold Cocktail Red Sapphire Ring with Rubies and Malaya Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This Tobacco Flower contemporary cocktail ring is made of 18 karat rose gold. The natural gems are
Garnet, Rubelite, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sa...
Jean Vitau Diamond Color Stone Large Angel Fish Yellow Gold Brooch
By Jean Vitau
Located in Southampton, PA
intricately detailed with fine lines and curves, while the diamonds, tsavorites, yellow garnets, and purple
Diamond, Ruby, Garnet, Tsavorite, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Men's Platinum 18kt Rose Ceylon Sapphire Pink Diamond Band Custom Made-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
variety of gold options (platinum, 18kt, and 14kt in yellow, white, and pink). We offer a range of designs
Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue...
Platinum & Round Brilliant Diamond Infinity Eternity Ring, Custom Made-To-Order
By Rock N Gold Creations
Located in San Diego, CA
Description: Introducing an exceptional infinity eternity ring designed by Rock N Gold Creations. This
White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Alexandrite, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine,...
Contemporary Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Tobacco Flower Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower cocktail cluster ring is natural cushion cut
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...
$15,458Sale Price|20% Off
Dark Blue Sapphire Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower cocktail cluster ring is natural cushion cut
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...
Dark Blue Sapphire Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Cocktail Cluster Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower cocktail cluster ring is natural cushion cut
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...
Yellow Gold Engagement Cluster Ring with Four Carats Certified Tsavorite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower engagement cluster ring is unheated natural
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...
$84,407Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring with Four Carats Certified Vivid Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower cluster ring is unheated untreated natural
Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tanzanite, Tou...
$18,683Sale Price|20% Off
AIG Certified Four Carats Vivid Blue Sapphire Yellow Gold Cocktail Ring
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower cluster ring is natural cushion cut blue
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...
$79,665Sale Price|20% Off
Yellow Gold Engagement Ring with Four Carats GIA Certified Transperent Tsavorite
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower engagement cluster ring is unheated untreated
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...
Georgios Collections 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Greek Key Design Band Ring
By Georgios Collections Inc
Located in Astoria, NY
This S.Georgios designer ring is handmade from solid 18 Karat Yellow Gold and is microscopically
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Blac...
Eternity Pendant with Mulicolor Gemstones in 14k Gold
By Daizy Jewellery
Located in Istanbul, TR
Size: 19 mm Set with: Multicolor sapphires - yellow, orange-red, pink, blue Amethyst - violet Garnet
Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire,...
Jean Vitau 3 Brooch Pins Flower Humingbird Bird Sapphire Diamond 18 Karat Gold
By Jean Vitau
Located in New York, NY
with Sapphires, Diamonds, Tsavorite Green Garnets, Yellow Sapphires, Rubies, and Purple Sapphires and
Diamond, Sapphire, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Yellow S...
Rock Pool Rainbow Gemstone Spiral 18ct Gold Ring
By Jennifer House
Located in Chertsey, GB
from this 18ct yellow gold ring, bedecked with an exquisite array of gemstones; Diamonds Sapphires
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapp...
$30,348Sale Price|20% Off
18K Gold Floral Engagement Ring with Four Carats FGL Certified Blue Sapphire
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
The heart of this 18 karat yellow gold Tobacco Flower Floral engagement cluster ring is unheated
Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Green S...
1950s Multi Precious Stones Rose Gold Tutti Frutti Bouquet Brooch
Located in Poitiers, FR
Brooch in 14 karat rose gold, shell hallmark and platinum. A sublime retro brooch inspired by the
Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Ruby, ...
Pink Tourmaline And Royal Purple Garnet Yellow Gold Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
Adeline Duo ring in 18Kt yellow gold 5g set with a pear-shaped pink tourmaline 0,70 Ct, a pear
Diamond, Tourmaline, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$3,793
Yellow Gold Royal Purple Garnet Diamond Cocktail Ring
By Celine Roelens
Located in GENT, BE
ADELINE curved ring in 18Kt yellow gold set with a pear shaped Royal purple garnet and 0,33 Ct of
Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold
Neha Dani Purple Sapphire Green Demantoid Garnet Yellow Gold Kalon Clip Earrings
By Neha Dani
Located in New York, NY
are surrounded by colourful swirls of 6.39 Carat Green Demantoid Garnets, set in 18K Yellow Gold.
Garnet, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Neha Dani Purple Sapphire with Green Demantoid Garnets Yellow Gold Kephi Ring
By Neha Dani
Located in New York, NY
surrounded by 5.67 Carat Round Full Cut Green Demantoid Garnets. Set in 18K Yellow Gold, the ring is a symbol
Garnet, Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Unavailable|$6,950
MINH LUONG Lotus Diamonds and Purple Garnets Rose Gold Single Earring
Located in Chêne-Bourg, CH
purple garnets or sapphires*, pink sapphires, white and yellow diamonds. The heart pendant is removable
White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Purple Sapphire, Garnet, D...
Blue Zircon, Pink Spinels, Garnets, Purple Sapphire and Diamond Dress Ring
Located in Brisbane, QLD
Handmade 18ct Yellow & White Gold 4.31ct Oval Blue Zircon Fruit Salad Dress Ring with Pink Spinels
Diamond, Garnet, Sapphire, Spinel, Zircon, Purple Sapphire, Blue Zircon,...
0.59 Carat Purple Garnet South Sea Pearl Drop Diamond 18kt Gold Pendant Necklace
By Exquisite Fine Jewellery
Located in Jaipur, Jaipur
0.59ct Purple garnet oval is the hero of this classic pendant. Diamond elements on this cap with a
White Diamond, Garnet, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, ...
Unavailable|$8,000
18k Yellow Gold Gray Diamond Stud Earrings with a Rainbow Halo
Located in Greenville, SC
A pair of 18k yellow gold 4.58 total carat weight grey diamond stud earrings with a rainbow halo
Aquamarine, Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Purple ...
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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