Garnet

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WHY GRENADE WILL GET YOU

Garnet is the equivalent of love. If you want to convey your deep feelings to your loved one through a gemstone, red garnet is always the right choice. In addition to passion, it awakens creativity and positive energy in its owner. Garnet set in jewelry looks majestic and royal.

The clear red color of the pomegranate is an accurate representation of the power of the pomegranate to our senses. If you are not attracted to it by the fact that you were born in the month of January, perhaps these will be the effects attributed to the grenade.

 In the spiritual sphere, it is believed to have a positive effect on the human body.

The purity of the garnet was especially seen in the past as a bearer of light that could brighten even the darkest night. That is why the garnet became a talisman of travelers and pilgrims around the world.

CHARACTERISTICS

Garnet is more than just a fascinating gemstone – it is a gem with a rich history, beauty, symbolism and widespread occurrence that fascinates with its colors and properties to this day. Its name comes from the Latin word “granatus”, meaning “grain”, because garnet resembles the seeds of a pomegranate.
It pairs well with a variety of metals, especially white and yellow gold, and pairs well with other gemstones. It is an affordable gemstone that is often used in rings, earrings, pendants, and brooches. It has a vitreous to resinous luster that enhances its appeal in jewelry.

In addition to the characteristic red color (Pyrope and Almandine), garnet can go through a large number of its shades. Orange (Spessartite), yellow (Grossular), purple to pink (Rhodolite) or even garnet with shades of bright green (Tsavorite and Demantoid) are no exception. We consider blue garnet to be the rarest. Color-changing garnets that change their color in candlelight are also very rare. This color change is caused by the interaction of trace elements in the crystal lattice with different wavelengths of light.

Garnets are known as exceptionally pure gemstones. However, their inclusions (internal imperfections) can sometimes increase the price of a garnet.

INTERESTING FACTS

• Garnet was used as a protective amulet in ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome.
• In the Middle Ages it was considered a symbol of love, passion and devotion.
• It was believed that the garnet protects its wearer from danger and brings strength and courage.
• is associated with restoring energy and enhancing creativity
• some types of garnet, such as demantoid, have exceptional brilliance and fiery light scattering
• Garnet crystals have also been discovered in meteorites, indicating their presence in the deep layers of space.
• The largest grenade ever found weighed over 37.5 kg and was discovered in Norway.
• podľa legendy osvetľoval červený granát Noemovi cestu na jeho arche
• one of the most expensive garnets sold at auction was a large demantoid from Russia, which fetched more than $20,000 per carat

Garnet is not a single mineral, but a group of minerals with a similar crystal structure. The most well-known include:

• Pyrope: Intense red to dark garnet.
• Almandine: A reddish-purple garnet, most often used in jewelry.
• Spessartite: Orange to reddish-brown garnet.
• Grossular: Green, yellow, or brown shades, including tsavorite.
• Demantoid: A bright green garnet, very rare and prized for its brilliance.
• Uvarovite: Emerald green, rare and mostly used in its raw form

VALUE

As we mentioned above, garnet is the equivalent of love. Therefore, if you want to convey your deep feelings to your loved one through a gemstone, red garnet is always the right choice. Thanks to its color, it awakens in its owner not only passion, but also creativity and positive energy.

A garnet set in jewelry looks majestic and royal.

The value of a garnet depends on several factors, such as its type, color, clarity, size, origin, and quality of cut. Unlike some rarer gemstones, most garnets are affordable, but certain varieties can command very high prices due to their rarity and aesthetic quality.
Pyrope and almandine are the most available and affordable types of garnet. Tsavorite (green), demantoid (green), spessartite (orange), and uvarovite (emerald green) are rarer and more expensive.
The highest rated are garnets with rich, pure and vibrant colors without visible impurities, i.e. inclusions.
Larger stones are generally more expensive, especially if they maintain an intense and uniform color and high clarity.
Garnets weighing over 5 carats (especially tsavorite and demantoid) can be extremely rare and valuable.
The value of a gemstone, of course, also depends on the quality of the cut, which enhances the shine and color of the garnet, thereby increasing its value.
Some deposits or locations from certain regions may offer more valuable gemstones that are then more sought after on the market. For example, Demantoids from the Urals are considered the most valuable.
The most sought-after are Tsavorites from Kenya and Tanzania.
Garnets, especially rare varieties, can be a good investment, as their value increases over time.
Small pyropes from the Czech Republic are popular in traditional jewelry, but their value is usually lower.

ORIGIN

Garnets are mined all over the world, especially in Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar), Russia (Ural Mountains), India, the USA (Arizona, Colorado) and the Czech Republic.

"Czech garnet" (pyrope) is known for its deep red color and is historically associated with the Czech jewelry tradition.