Garnet Cushion Faceted Gemstone, AA-Grade

The wine-red color, clarity and good play of light of this cushion 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 cushion cut is a classic style; it combines features of the oval cut with a deep cut and large facets.

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Gemstone type: Garnet
Stone shape: Cushion
Stone size: 10mm, 9mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: Red
Birthstone: January
Enhancement: None (N)
Grade: AA
Mohs hardness: 6.5–7
Clarity: Eye-clean
Refractive index: 1.72–1.94
Specific gravity: 3.1–4.3
Brand: AGTA
Cutting center: Thailand