Garnet Unveiled: A Gemstone’s Journey to Royal Crowns

For centuries, garnets have been used to create magnificent royal jewellery. Till this day, garnet remains as one of the most popular gemstones. But what is garnet made of?

Garnets are a diverse group of minerals that come in an array of colors, from the common red to rare greens and blues. They are primarily found in metamorphic rocks worldwide. The red variety is plentiful, but other colors like the green tsavorite are less common due to their specific formation conditions. Notable garnet varieties include the green demantoid, orange spessartine, and purple-red rhodolite, with some capable of changing color. Though garnets share a similar crystal structure, their chemical compositions vary.

Out of over twenty types, only five—pyrope, almandine, spessartine, grossular, and andradite—are significant in the gem market. Uvarovite, another green variant, forms small crystals often used in clustered jewelry settings. Garnets often consist of mixed species, enhancing their variety and appeal. When garnets are used in jewellery, its beauty is irresistible.

Multi colored garnet pendant in 18k gold