Garnet and Rhodolite Ring

Size 18 ring crafted in rhodium-plated 925 sterling silver, featuring eight garnets set with prongs. The deep red garnets, 3 x 2 mm in a navette cut, are arranged in a flower shape and surround a central 2 mm circular rhodolite. All the garnets are hand-faceted and selected for their uniform color. It is a delicate and elegant design.

Rhodolite:

Rhodolite garnet is the name given to a mixture of almandine and pyrope. The name rhodolite likely comes from the Greek word "rhodon," meaning rose. Rhodolite tends to be lighter in color than most other types of red garnet. It can easily be mistaken for ruby ​​due to the similarity in color.

In ancient times, as well as in the Middle Ages, people believed that the cosmos was reflected in gemstones. Garnet was associated with the planets Mars, Mercury, and Pluto.

Origin: Tanzania

Properties: It is regenerative, provides vitality and willpower.

Zodiac sign: Aries

Garnet:

The colors are more intense due to the presence of iron; they are dark crimson, purple-violet, brown, and dark red-orange. It is said that Noah used a garnet lamp to guide his ark through the darkness of night.

Origin: Madagascar.

Properties: It is regenerative, provides vitality and willpower.

Zodiac sign: Aries