Square-cut pink gemstone Malaya garnet jewelry gemstones

Origin:

Garnet is a group of minerals belonging to the silicate family. Garnets are distributed worldwide and occur in a variety of geological environments. Among the most well-known deposits are regions in Madagascar, India, Brazil, Australia, Sri Lanka, and the USA. A particular variety, pyrope garnet, originates from Bohemia (Czech Republic), while almandine garnets are commonly found in Turkey and Africa.

Special features:

Garnets are known for their wide range of colors, including red, green, yellow, orange, purple, and even black. The red variety is the most well-known, with the intense red garnets often used as jewelry stones. Garnets have a high hardness (between 6.5 and 7.5 on the Mohs scale) and often exhibit impressive sparkle and a harsh luster.