Buying Garnet Jewelry: More Than Just Red

Garnet: More Than Just the Red Gemstone

When people think of garnet, they think of red. But garnet jewelry is far more diverse: Garnet exists in almost every color – from brilliant green (demantoid, tsavorite) to orange (spessartine, hessonite) to rare blue. Discover the fascinating world of garnet.

Garnet Varieties at a Glance

• Almandine (Red): The classic, deep red garnet – affordable and robust
• Pyrope (Dark Red): Fiery and intense – often used in rhodolite mixes
• Demantoid (Green): Rarest and most expensive garnet variety – from the Urals; brilliance surpasses diamond
• Tsavorite (Green): Intense green from Kenya – emerald competitor at a fraction of the price
• Spessartine (Orange): Brilliant orange – highly coveted and rare
• Rhodolite (Pink-Purple): Romantic and modern – very popular

Garnet as a Birthstone

Garnet is the official birthstone for January. It symbolizes friendship, loyalty, and love – a meaningful gift for those with January birthdays.

Garnet in Jewelry

• Garnet Ring: Deep red statement in yellow gold – warm and elegant
• Garnet Pendant: Single stone in silver or gold – simple and beautiful
• Garnet Choker: Several small garnets strung together – Victorian-inspired

Caring for Garnet

Garnet has a Mohs hardness of 6.5–7.5 – relatively robust. Cleaning with lukewarm soapy water is ideal. No ultrasonic for stones with inclusions, no steam for treated specimens.

Discover garnet jewelry at Corélune – from classic red to rare green, in gold and silver. More than just red.