Deep red, translucent and faceted, garnet has been one of the most worked fine stones in jewelry since Antiquity.
A stone of courage and heroism, it has crossed the centuries, from the necklaces of the pharaohs to the armor of the Crusaders. Discover it.
Color
Reddish brown, translucent and faceted
Composition
Group of silicates (iron, aluminum, magnesium, calcium…)
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What are the origins of garnet? A throwback to Antiquity
Garnet owes its name to its intense red color: in Latin, granatum means pomegranate, whose seeds the stone vividly recalls. Its use dates back to ancient Egypt: archaeologists have found pharaohs’ necklaces set with garnets, while the Romans used it to seal important documents.
Today its deposits are plentiful, in Great Britain, Tanzania, India, Madagascar, Russia, Mali, Canada and Brazil. Garnet is also the birthstone of January.
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