Gem name: garnet jewelry

The Beauty of the Rhodolite Garnet

Garnets are beautiful pieces of jewelry that can be attached to various items of jewelry to create a truly majestic appearance. The garnet is produced from a group of minerals such as gemstones and abrasives. The word garnet comes from the Middle English word that meant dark red. These days, garnets can be found in colors such as red, orange, yellow, blue, green, purple, and even pink. Some garnets are also colorless.

The rarest form of the garnet is the blue garnet that was discovered on the island of Madagascar. There are certain garnets that actually change their color from daylight to night time. In fact, these color-changing garnets can be mistaken for Alexandrites due to their altering appearance. Garnets look their most beautiful in the daytime, as the sun allows for the garnet's shine to be even more enchanting.

Garnets are found all over the world, in countries such as Brazil, India, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Madagascar, certain European nations, Thailand and in North Carolina. Garnets are even associated with having supernatural powers, at least in some cultures. There is now a booming trade associated with garnets, as demand is rife all over the world. Thus, many people import garnets from whichever location is cost effective, in order to create their own jewelry and sell it to local markets.

Many legends speak of how garnets have been revered since the Egyptian and Roman times, where they were said to have protective powers. Garnets were typically given to travelers who were going off to unchartered territories, so that they may ward of evil. Even in today's society, many believe that garnets have these protective powers. In fact, some even believe that garnets have the ability to heal certain ailments. This has never been proven, but the mere suggestion is an added reason for the popularity ofgarnet jewelry.

There are many types of garnet jewelry. It is typically used on necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings or even rings. Garnets are most common on necklaces and pendants, where their shine may be truly appreciated. They are mostly worn in the daytime, for aforementioned reasons. There are many types of garnets, such as Almandine, Pyrope, Spessartite and Rhodolite.

Garnets come in various sizes, and it usually depends upon the style of jewelry that they are associated with. Rings or earrings will have very tiny garnets on them, in most cases. Similarly, chain necklaces and bracelets will have multiple tiny garnets. However, there are also pendants or necklaces that have one large garnet upon them, yet those are typically the priciest and most sought after forms of garnet jewelry.

All in all, the garnet is a beautiful stone that has been a part of jewelry for hundreds of years. Whether it has protective powers or can heal ailments is another matter. It is the appearance of a garnet that is its truest power. It has the ability to charm, enchant and mesmerize anyone who lays eyes on it. That is why it is so popular and that is why people will continue to purchase jewelry with garnets well into the future.