Red Garnet 6mm Faceted Lantern - 15-16 Inch Hypersthene Petersburg

Petersburg

The image shown has multiple cabochons to give you an idea of the range possibilites of the colors

browns and grays are reminiscent of a rainforest

from deep oranges to creamy off-white tones

Red Garnet 6mm Faceted Lantern - 15-16 Inch Hypersthene PetersburgRed Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet, which occurs in many colors. Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history, its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. Garnet is used today not only as an ornamental gem, but also for industrial purposes from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and other abrasives.