Garnet Split Necklace

Garnet Split Necklace from China

Garnet

Garnet is a group of related minerals belonging to the nesosilicates. The colour varies greatly depending on the specific type, but red is the most familiar. Other colours include green, orange, purple, black and even colourless. Garnet occurs in metamorphic and igneous rocks and is found worldwide.

Major deposits include India, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Russia and the United States. The chemical composition varies by type of garnet, but they all share a similar crystal structure, X3Z2(SiO4)3. The hardness is between 6.5 and 7.5 on the Mohs scale.

Popular varieties include almandine (dark red), pyrope (deep red), grossulari (green), tsavorite (bright green) and spessartine (orange).

Sources:
Mindat.org, Gemdat.org, Wikipedia - Garnet

Our necklaces are available in various designs, including faceted, ball, split and knotted necklaces. Currently, all necklaces in our range are 45 cm long, which corresponds to a standard wearing length for most neck sizes. The beads or slivers used vary in shape and finish, giving each necklace a unique character.

The bead size varies depending on the type of chain, from around 4 mm in finer models to around 8 mm in the somewhat coarser versions. For split necklaces, uneven pieces of stone are used, with the split used varying from 5 to 10 mm, giving a natural look. Knotted necklaces feature a knot between the beads, which is not only decorative but also contributes to the strength of the jewellery.

Keep in mind that not every variety is available in all designs or bead sizes.