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Genuine Garnet. Gem quality garnet, 6 gem pieces in this lot!

Specifications of This Gemstone:

Gemstone species: Genuine Garnet
Shape/Cut: Oval
Measurements: 4.7 X 3.8 - 6.5 X 5 mm
Carat weight: 4.39 Carat in total
Color: Multicolor
Clarity: VS
Country of origin: Africa
Gem Hardness: 6.5 -7
Treatment: None
Number of pieces: 6

Common Terms Used and Meanings

IF	Nothing visible under a loupe (10X magnification)
VVS	Extra Fine Quality. These gems have microscopic inclusions which are difficult to slightly difficult to see under a loupe with 10x magnification.
VS	Very Fine Quality. Small pin-pricks are just visible to the scrutiny of the close naked eye. However, the beauty of the gem is not diminished in anyway.
SI1	Good Quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see to the close naked eye. However, the overall beauty of the gem is still high.
SI2	Good to Medium-High Quality. These gems have inclusions which are fairly easy to see under the close naked eye. These inclusions are usually not really visible at an arm's length.
I	Medium to the lower qualities. Included gems with internal features that range from eye visible to very easily seen to the naked eye.

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About Garnet

Garnet has always been considered insurance for travelers against misfortune. It was worn by the crusaders as an aid to safely find their way home. In the 18th and 19th centuries, perfectly transparent garnet became the height of jewelry fashion.

Garnet is the traditional gift for the 18th Wedding Anniversary. It is the traditional birthstone for those born in the month of January.

Traditional Metaphysical Properties for Garnet:

Health, removing negativity, awareness, commitment, regeneration, order, insight.

Detailed Info on the healing properties of garnet can be found here.

To learn more on the healing properties of gemstones, please visit our gemstones infocenter: http://www.specialgifts.com/geminfo/gemstoneinfo-home.htm

Please Note:

The photos may be enlarged to show the detail. You may not see the details with naked eye. Often, the actual stone will look better than what you see on the picture because of the difficulty in reproducing the color exactly.

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