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Garnet

Natural rhodolite garnet rough crystal pebble next to a precision-cut cushion faceted raspberry red garnet showing the rough-to-cut transformation.
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Rhodolite Garnet: 8 Beautiful Facts About the Rose-Purple Garnet

Rhodolite is a rose-red to purplish-red garnet formed by a natural blend of two other garnet species, pyrope…
Posted by James G Newman August 21, 2026
Spessartine Garnet: 9 Fiery Facts About the Mandarin Garnet
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Spessartine Garnet: 9 Fiery Facts About the Mandarin Garnet

Spessartine is the orange member of the garnet family, colored not by dye or heat but by manganese…
Posted by James G Newman August 14, 2026
Demantoid Garnet: Color, Origin & Value Guide
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Demantoid Garnet: Color, Origin & Value Guide

Demantoid garnet is a rare green gemstone famous for a rainbow "fire" that actually outperforms diamond and for…
Posted by James G Newman July 31, 2026
Three-panel collage titled "DEEP RED GARNET" showcasing faceted cushion and radiant-cut garnets alongside a rough garnet crystal.
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Deep Red Garnet: 7 Fascinating Facts About This Ancient Gem

Deep red garnet is one of the oldest gemstones worn by humans, and it remains one of the…
Posted by James G Newman July 28, 2026
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  • How to Tell If a Ruby Is Real: 6 Reliable Tests
    by Elena Marsh
    October 7, 2026
  • Jade Gemstone: 8 Facts That Explain Why Not All “Jade” Is the Same
    by Elena Marsh
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