Garnet Marquise Faceted Gemstone

The wine-red color, clarity and good play of light of this marquise faceted 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. Also called a "navette" cut, the marquise cut features pointed ends and an elongated shape. Its faceting is a variation of the brilliant cut, designed to maximize the play of light within the gemstone.

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Gemstone type: Garnet
Stone shape: Marquise
Stone size: 6 x 3mm, 10 x 5mm, 4 x 2mm, 8 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