Garnet Earrings - Sterling Silver - Faceted - Pear This is because it is

This is because it is rarely transparent and does not compare well with other high quality gems

Measuring right at 2

Here we have a gorgeous specimen of vanadinite from Morocco

or a long-time collector

often confused with nebula stone and not scientifically a jasper

Garnet Earrings - Sterling Silver - Faceted - Pear This is because it isStone Size: 7 x 5 mm Setting: Dangle & Prong Garnet is a silicate mineral that has been cherished since the Bronze Age. It gets its name from the English word "gernet", meaning dark red. Although, it is possible it is further derived from the Latin word "granum" meaning grain or seed. There are many different types of garnet. They are all similar in crystal structure but can vary in chemical composition. The most abundant type of garnet used in