Red Garnet (Mozambique), inset Sterling Silver (925), crown pendent, on a necklace

5mmx5mm, 0.6ct, natural and untreated Red Garnet (Mozambique), inset Sterling Silver (925), crown pendent, on a necklace.

Mozambique garnets, are renowned for their dark red, lustrous colour, which make these African gems, so valuable.

Although garnet is commonly associated with the color red, these gemstones can be found in almost any color and are popular choices for jewelry of all types. That’s excellent news if you’re in the market for this January birthstone.  
The garnet family is one of the most complex in the gem world. It’s not a single species but rather consists of several species and varieties. Each of these varieties, has its own name, pyrope (red), spessartine (orange), hessonite (brownish red to yellow), rhodolite (pink red), tsavorite (green), demantoid (green), colour-change (green/red). Usually untreated. Hardness: 6.5-7.5 (Mohs).

For that extra touch of luxury, why not choose one of our solid wood boxes, which can be engraved with a message, to make the gift even more special.