Oval shape rhodalite garnet






Oval shape rhodalite garnet
Carat weight : 1.58ct
Guide price rrp: £450
Hardness: 7.0 (for reference, diamond is a 10)
This beautiful oval shape garnet is a rhodolite garnet and has a beautiful deep pink-purple colour and lots of sparkle. This stone would look beautiful in a cocktail ring or accented with smaller stones. This stone would look lovely in both yellow and white metal.
Garnets are said to act as a heart and blood stimulant and has been linked to fertility and reuniting love. Some folktales have also said that garnets ward against vampires.
Garnets are the birthstone for January and gifted for the second year of marriage. The word garnet comes from the latin word ‘granatus’ which is a reference to the seeds of a pomegranate which bear a striking resemblance to the polished stones.
If there is a particular gemstone that inspires you but you’d like to see a slightly different shape, colour or size, we are able to curate a small selection just for you based on what you’re after. Just get in touch with the team and we can arrange a viewing for you.