Garnet Pendant - Sterling Silver - Marquise and Madagascar

and Madagascar

Commonly found in Italy

2 ozFossil Type: CompressionLocation: Green River Formation

Ancient Egyptians linked it to the fertility of Mother Isis while Native Americans believed it was the blood of Mother Earth

This is important when learning to work with them

Garnet Pendant - Sterling Silver - Marquise and MadagascarStone Size: 6 x 10 mm Pendant Length: 23 mm Setting: Prong Garnet is a silicate mineral that has been cherished since the Bronze Age. It gets its name from the English word "gernet", meaning dark red. Although, it is possible it is further derived from the Latin word "granum" meaning grain or seed. There are many different types of garnet. They are all similar in crystal structure but can vary in chemical composition. The most abundant type of garnet