Red Tanzania Garnet #IT-1199

Exotic Red Tanzania Garnet!  Amazing color.  A beautiful mixture of Spessartite, Almandite and Pyrope.  A Rich Red Beauty with glowing red flashes!  Expertly faceted into a Trilliant design

The garnet has a long history of use as a medicine stone and was used for healing blood and lung diseases. European folklore gave the garnet its reputation as an arthritis pain reliever and a depression alleviator. The garnet is said to block bad dreams. The sensual red stone also promotes passionate attraction. On the more spiritual side, wearing the garnet increases imagination and provides inspiration during moments of reflection.

It was said that Noah guided the ark by the light of a garnet lantern during the rain and darkness of the deluge. The stone was later used by travelers as a charm to ward off accidents and it was worn by the crusaders as an aid to safely find their way home. In Eastern Europe, garnets were worn to guard against vampires. In the 18th and 19th centuries, perfectly transparent garnet became the height of jewelry fashion.

Species/Variety: Garnet/Pyrope/Almandine/Spessartite
Country: Tanzania
Color: Rich Red
Carat Wt: 1.04. Cts.
Shape/Cut: Trilliant
Size:  6.1:  MM   Depth: 4.2 MM
Clarity: Very Very Good
Treatment: None