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Garnet
Garnets are a set of closely related minerals forming a group, with gemstones in almost every color.
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Trapiche Pattern Formation of Grossular Garnets
GIA’s Tokyo laboratory examines three grossular garnets displaying six-rayed black inclusions arranged in a snowflake-like pattern.
The Talisman of Charlemagne: New Historical and Gemological Discoveries
Reveals new details about this historical jewel and the results of its first gemological analysis.
Abstracts; Fall 1991
This article, from the Fall 1991 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemology.
Abstracts; Winter 1991
This article, from the Winter 1991 issue of Gems & Gemology, is a compilation of abstracts of important gemology-related articles published outside of Gems & Gemology.
Garnet Description
Garnet Care and Cleaning Guide
Learn about garnet's durability and how to care for your garnet jewelry.
Garnet History and Lore
Thousands of years ago, red garnet necklaces adorned the necks of Egypt’s pharaohs, and were entombed with their mummified corpses as prized possessions for the afterlife.
GIA's Gubelin Gem Project: Garnet
Often thought of as a deep red gemstone, garnet can also be yellow, orange, green or brown – any color except blue.
Winter 2009 Gem News International
A compilation of gem news from around the world, covering topics such as localities, unusual gem materials, market news, new products, discoveries, jewelry manufacturing techniques, and industry trends.
Winter 2010 Gem News International
