Unlike other Garnet varieties, Grossular Garnets appear in many colors, extending from colorless, yellow, orange, and green to exceptional pink. Unlike other gemstones, Garnets are believed to contain both protective and destructive elements. Garnets are available in a wide range of “warm” tones such as reds, oranges, yellows and Burgundies, as well as greens and some rare color-change varieties.
When evaluating Garnets, color is the most important characteristic. And as Garnets display a wide variety of different colors it is important to choose a stone that matches the wearer’s personality. The color must be intense and uniform with a tone that is not too light or too dark. Fine Garnets should be eye clean with minimal inclusions under magnification. Size is also a very critical determinant of the stone’s value.
