Red Garnet 6x8-10x12mm Nugget - 15-16 Inch Hubei Turquoise Banded black with rainbow colors

black with rainbow colors

Dutch Colonel Hendrik Von Prehn

At that time yellowish gems were called "topaz" in many parts of the world

Named in honor of Johann Nepomuk von Fuchs

known as a “Gem of Fire” by ancient cultures

Red Garnet 6x8-10x12mm Nugget - 15-16 Inch Hubei Turquoise Banded black with rainbow colorsRed Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet, which occurs in many colors. Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history, its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. Garnet is used today not only as an ornamental gem, but also for industrial purposes from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and other abrasives.