Sparkling garnet stones make this elegant cluster ring into something extra special. The cluster ring is crafted from .925 sterling silver with rhodium plating and definitely allows you to showcase your unique style amongst the crowd. With 3.84 carats, this ring has a subtle sparkle which makes it a clear winner!
Gemstone Information:
Garnet Information
Stone Shape: Oval
Stone Size: 5x3mm
Stone Quantity: 12
Stone Cts: 3.84 ctw
Stone Creation Method: Natural
Stone Treatment Method: Not Treated
About Garnet:
Garnet is the birthstone for January and the stone that celebrates the 2nd anniversary of marriage. The name “garnet” comes from the Latin word “Garanatus,” meaning “seedlike,” in reference to a pomegranate.
While red is the most common color that is associated with a garnet, it is certainly not the only one this gem is available in. Garnets are also found in an assortment of other stunning hues, such as yellow, orange, peach, green, purple,brown and pink. Garnet is also the birthstone for those born in the month of January and the gem for the second wedding anniversary. On the Mohs hardness scale , garnet ranges from 6.5 to 7.5, due to the diversity of species. It is the perfect gemstone promoting love is extremely popular during Valentines in the month of February.
The six main garnet types used in jewelry include almandite, pyrope, rhodolite, spessartite, demantoid and grossularite. While all varieties of garnets vary in chemical composition, their crystal structure and properties remain the same. Garnet is known for helping us utilize our creative prowess. Intimately tied to the Earth, the January birthstone keeps us grounded and working happily, despite our ups and downs. Garnet is also thought of as a sensual stone. It denotes the primordial fire, the inception of our universe from chaos, its eventual purification, and love. It is a gemstone that expresses powerfully intense emotions.