garnet

Any stone that changes color under different types of light is a rare treat for collectors. Color change garnets show the widest range of transformations…

Identifying garnets by species is complicated. Learn how to use refractive index, hue, and absorption spectrum readings to simply the separation…

This umbalite type rhodolite is mostly an orangy pink color that can be reddish pink at times and is a particulary nice pink-orange color under incandescent…

A beautiful spessartite garnet with great clarity and a color that is sometimes more red and other times more of a reddish orange.

Have you fallen in love with garnets? This versatile gemstone is a favorite among jewelers and gemologists, with a range of colors that few gems…

Malaia or malaya garnets are typically light to dark, slightly pinkish orange, reddish orange, or yellowish orange in color. This a popular…

For thousands of years, garnets have symbolized love, life force, and victory — perfect associations for an engagement ring. This durable gemstone…

Malaya garnets have gone from rags to riches. They exhibit a wide range of warm-toned hues and fire worth drooling over. Once discarded for their…

Stunning green hues and a shine that surpasses diamond combine to make demantoids truly captivating. This variety of garnet looks entirely different…