GARNET

Garnet is a semi-precious stone, most often of a deep, rich red colour (though green, orange and violet varieties also exist). The name comes from the Latin granatum — 'seed', because the small blood-red crystals of garnet resemble the seeds of the fruit. It is an ancient stone, worn as far back as antiquity and the Middle Ages as a symbol of fidelity, passion and protection on the road. Garnet facets well, plays with light beautifully and has a pleasant 'warm' depth of colour. Historically red garnet was popular in Victorian jewellery. It is more affordable than the ruby but no less striking. Garnet is a semi-precious stone of deep, 'wine' red colour, in which an ancient symbolism of passion and fidelity combines with a warm, rich hue that makes it a classic, striking yet affordable stone of jewellery.