Garnets are associated with the color red, but they actually are available in a variety of colors. Their colors range from yellow orange to red orange an are frequently quite vivid and striking in appearance. These gemstones are durable and well suited for virtually all jewelry settings. Garnets are believed to provide for safety to travelers on journeys. This gemstone takes its name from pomegranate, presumably because of their resemblance in color and size to pomegranate seeds.
