Garnet Oval Faceted Gemstones, AA-Grade

The wine-red color, clarity and good play of light of this oval faceted AA-grade garnet make it an appealing choice for custom jewelry designs of all types. Garnet is the birthstone for January. Traditional red garnet derives its deep color from iron and magnesium. Garnets are actually a family of closely related gemstones. The most common color is red; but garnets are also found in green, orange, pink and blue. Garnet exhibits few inclusions, and those that are present tend to be rounded, seedlike crystals with irregular edges. The oval cut is an even, symmetrical shape but elongated. The arrangement of its facets is similar to that of a round brilliant, designed to maximize light and color.

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Gemstone type: Garnet
Stone shape: Oval
Stone size: 8 x 6mm, 7 x 5mm, 6 x 4mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: Brownish-red
Birthstone: January
Enhancement: None (N)
Grade: AA
Mohs hardness: 6.5–7.5
Clarity: Eye-clean
Refractive index: 1.72–1.94
Specific gravity: 3.1–4.3
Brand: AGTA
Mineral source: MOZAMBIQUE
Cutting center: Thailand