Garnet Rings
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Wedding Bands
Garnet rings come in many colors and sizes thanks to the various minerals with similar silicate crystal structures which make up the family of garnet gemstones. Below you will find the types of garnet gemstones that are used most often in garnet jewelry and garnet engagement rings, a garnet price guide, special care for garnet and shopping tips to help you find the perfect ring for the right price.
Types of Garnet:
Almandine = also known as a precious garnet, this type of garnet is a deep transparent red color.
Demantoid = a type of Andradite garnet, this type of gemstone comes in shades of green; demantoid also has an extremely high degree of brilliance that is often higher than that of a diamond.
Grossular = also known as hessonite, this type of garnet comes in various shades of green.
Mali Garnet = a cross between grossular and almandine this type of garnet comes in colors ranging from yellow, green-yellow, yellow-brown, and brown.
Pyrope = this type of garnet comes in shades of red ranging from deep blood red to violet red, black-red, a rare blue color, and some color changing varieties.
Rhodolite = a violet red variety of Pyrope garnet.
 Rhodolite Garnet
Spessartine = a type of garnet which comes in colors ranging from orange yellow to violet red.
Tsavorite = a highly valuable form of grossular garnet which comes in a distinctive green shade.
Uvarovite = a very rare and valuable bright green garnet.
Garnet Properties: Durability = Very Good
Hardness = 6.5 – 7.5
Refractive Index = 1.746 +
Specific Gravity = 3.78
Meaning of Garnet: Garnet is a stone of many meanings, but first and foremost garnet gemstones symbolize fire, passion, and love - symbols which are quite appropriate for garnet engagement rings! Garnet is also associated with success in life and business, popularity with friends, high energy, and fertility.
Garnet is the modern and classic birthstone for the month of January.
Garnet Enhancements: Garnet stones are not normally subjected to any type of enhancements. Buyers should beware of garnet stones that have been color dyed or heat treated to improve their color (often labeled as H or D garnet gemstones). Special Care for Garnet Rings: Garnet gemstones can fracture if they are exposed to sudden temperature changes; those who wear garnet rings should try to avoid exposing their ring to drastic temperature changes. Garnet Price Guide: The price for quality garnet gemstones is on average $80.00 dollars per carat. However, the price for these stones may increase dramatically according to what type of garnet stone you are interested in. The total cost of garnet engagement rings will vary as well according to the type of metal used to create the ring and if the ring includes any diamonds or intricate workmanship. Cut, color, clarity, and carat will affect the overall value of garnet rings. The most highly desirable garnet colors are the yellows, yellow-green, green-yellow, rare blues, and the rare green varieties. Custom cuts are valued much more highly than regular or poor cuts, and carat size can have a huge impact on the value of a garnet gemstone especially if you are purchasing one of the more rare forms of garnet. Clarity is an important value factor as well with all garnets except Uvarovite in which inclusions known as ‘horsetails’ are highly desirable. Shopping Tips for Garnet Rings: With so many different types of garnet rings and garnet engagement rings on the market, buyers need to take their time to learn about the varieties they are interested in to be sure they are buying an authentic stone for the right price. Never buy a gemstone without a refund policy, and purchase your gemstone or ring from a reputable seller. Once you have purchased your gemstone, have the gemstone evaluated by a professional jeweler to confirm its authenticity. Keep in mind that certain color varieties are valued more than others, and that the overall price in garnets increases with the carat size, clarity, and quality of cut. Garnets should not be enhanced in anyway, so buyers beware on garnets that have received any type of enhancement including heat treatments and color dyes.
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