Garnet

Where does the word "Garnet" come from?

The word "garnet" comes from the Latin "granus", which means "grain", in reference to the rounded shape of its crystals.

What colors is garnet?

Garnet is a family of gemstones that can come in a wide variety of colors.
Pyrope is red, usually with a brownish hue.
Almandine is also red, but leans more towards purple.
Rhodolite, on the other hand, is a reddish-pink variety.
As for the other types of garnet, spessartite varies between orange and reddish-brown, and grossular can be yellow, green, or brown, while andradite ranges from black to yellowish-brown, and uvarovite is emerald green.

**What is its symbolism?**

Garnet, particularly pyrope and almandine, has for a very long time been confused with other stones such as ruby or spinel.

Today, garnet symbolizes charity, friendship, strength, clairvoyance and triumph, as well as births in January.

Where does it come from?

The largest garnet deposits are found in India, Tanzania, and Madagascar. However, these extraction sites are general and vary depending on the type of garnet.

Thus, pyrope can also come from South Africa, Argentina, the Czech Republic, and Myanmar, and is rarer or even non-existent in India.
Almandine, on the other hand, can also come from Austria, while it would be rarer or even non-existent in Tanzania.

How do I care for my garnet jewelry?

The different varieties of Garnet should be kept away from extreme temperatures, as thermal shock can cause damage to the gem.

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