Almandine Garnet (Pyrope)

Garnet is for January borns so people can also consider Almandine Garnet as their birthstone. Almandine Garnet stone is the rashi ratna for sun sign Aquarius (Kumbh). Garnets are known for their curative properties and calming effects and have been in use since the Bronze Age. Almandine Garnet commemorates the 2nd wedding anniversary. Almandine Garnet is the commonly used type of Garnet and was used as a talisman by the Egyptians for ages and was considered to be a protective stone acting as a shield against all things evil. It is one of the red Garnet varieties with mixed compositions. This gemstone is closely associated with the planets Mars, Mercury and Pluto, the wearers can reap the benefits and astrological powers.

Almandine Garnet has historically been called a gemstone of friendship. This gemstone has a lot of healing properties and can help regulate blood circulation in the body. This is a stone of protection and manifestation. The greatest benefit of Garnet is received when it is used in healing therapy. Garnet gemstone is known to bring positivity, stability, good health and enthusiasm in life. Almandine Garnet is the hardest form of Garnet and shares similar properties. Read along to find out all benefits of Almandine Garnet:

• Health Benefits

  : Garnet is an excellent gemstone to regulate blood circulation in the body. It also cures blood deficiency and related diseases. It has the property to reduce the chances of hemorrhages and inflammation while stimulating the hemoglobin count. Garnet activates and balances the Root Chakra, detoxifies the blood, and keeps the heart-healthy. It enhances the strength of the spleen, lungs, and cures injuries to the spine. It also reduces depression and as per ancient beliefs, the Garnet stone protects the wearer from poison.

• Emotional and Psychological Benefits

  : One of the benefits of garnet gemstone is its healing effects on the emotions of a person. It is known to ward off nightmares (bad dreams), alleviate mental depression and cure sleep disorders. Garnet is the stone of protection and manifestation. It protects the wearer from negativity and evil thoughts. Garnet stones provide the wearer with good decision making skills. Garnet gemstone gives its wearer the power to have clear focus, self awareness and fulfilling commitments. It stimulates all the Chakras in the body from Base to Crown Chakra and hence meditating with Garnet gives immense strength and balance by inducing spirituality in life.

• Financial Benefits

  : Garnet is a stone meant to bring success in life and helps to achieve the goals set in life by its possessor. In the field of Business, the auspicious astrological effects of Garnet are derived by keeping Garnet crystals in the cash counter or cash register to attract luck and wealth. People who work in fields related to Tourism & Travel or whose jobs require extensive traveling can reap a lot of benefits. Garnet gemstone blesses its wearer with safe travels, strength and wanderlust. People whose businesses deal in oils, paints, iron, coal etc. readily receive the effects of wearing Garnet gemstone.

• Relationship Benefits

  : It induces passion, fire, energy, stability, and is believed to bring good luck in love and relationships. People facing issues in their relationship can wear an Almandine Garnet stone. Red Garnet gemstone benefits the sex drive, potency, vigor and reproductive health of its wearer.

Almandine Garnet Quality

Almandine Garnet is a rare variety of the Garnet family. The best quality Garnet gemstone comes from a reputed origin and displays balance in color saturation & consistency with minimal contamination. International gemstone market uses globally accepted standards to assess the quality of Corals which can help customers understand how much Garnet is worth. Origin plays a crucial part in determining the value of Garnet. Followed by Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight, the essential 4Cs that determine the quality of Garnet stone. The best quality Pyrope stone comes from a reputed origin, exhibits bright color with a smooth, spotless, lustrous surface.

• Origin

  : Almandine is the oldest Garnet known and is also the most common Garnet available across the world. Sri Lanka is the major source of Almandine Garnet. India is the next important source, Indian Garnet deposits are majorly located in the north of the subcontinent. The Southern states of Orissa, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are also very common. Pakistan's Swat Valley and Thailand are the other important Asian deposits of Almandine.

• Color

  : Color plays an important factor while determining the value of Almandine Garnet. It can range from pure red, reddish-orange and slightly purplish-red to dark, brownish-red. The unique color of this gemstone is because of the presence of iron. Out of all, the pure, deep red colors are the most desirable and hence more valuable of Almandine stones.

• Clarity

  : Almandine Garnet is one of those gemstones which produce a vitreous luster. This is basically translucent in nature but depending on the cut, a few may appear more translucent to opaque. However, it has to be noted that most Almandine Garnet is opaque and hence not valued the most and typically used for various industrial purposes.

• Cut

  : Cut en cabochon with convex faces also referred as Carbuncles or carbuncle stone are most common for Almandine Garnet. The oldest term to describe this red gemstone is Carbuncle. The large-sized Almandine Garnet are available in abundance, but because of the darker tones only small to medium sized Garnet are faceted. When faceted, Garnets are often cut slightly shallow, this allows light to pass through them. The Asterism effect also referred to as Star Garnets can be displayed when cut en cabochon occurs. can display an asterism effect; these are referred to as star Garnets. Out of all ound, oval, pear, heart and trillion faceted or cabochons are a wide variety of shapes and cut styles of Almandine Garnet.

• Carat Weight

  : Gem experts and Gem buyers prefer Lavender Quartz of larger size and weight. According to Gem experts, Quartz of larger carat weight like 10, 12, 14, 15, and even more has a high concentration, is more powerful, and shows maximum benefits.

• Treatment

  : Treatments or enhancements are rarely used for Garnet and other varieties. Being one of the superior qualities of Garnets, a Prope stone is merely heated to enhance the color.

Almandine Garnet Price

The price of Almandine Garnet depends on the origin, color, clarity, play-of-color, shape and carat weight of the gemstone. Due to the popularity of Pyrope stone in the Indian and international market, Pyrope cost is also affected by the supply and demand cycle. Based on the mentioned quality combination the price of original Pyrope can start from INR 2,000 ($25.04) per carat to INR 6,000 ($75.15) per carat based on the size. To get in-depth detail of price, connect with our experts at GemPundit.

One can purchase natural and authentic Pyrope gemstones from trusted sources. Almandine Garnet value is high and GemPundit provides 100% natural, authentic, unheated, and untreated Pyrope for both astrological and jewelry purposes. Shop original Pyrope stone online with Free Gem Certificate. Also, find out the best price of Almandine Garnet only at GemPundit.

Almandine Garnet Buyer Beware Guidelines

The quality of Almandine Garnet gemstone can be determined based on certain factors. For a buyer, it is surely not an easy task to differentiate between a real Almandine Garnet and lab-created Almandine Garnet stone. Natural, unheated Almandine Garnet is usually more valuable (depending on other factors) than heated or chemically altered stones. However, it has to be noted that Garnets are not enhanced and are always used as Natural stones.

We at GemPundit have curated some of the key points which help the buyer to identify lab-created or natural Almandine Garnet stones. Firstly, one must understand that treatment is any human-controlled process, beyond cutting and polishing that is commonly done to improve the appearance, durability, or value of the gemstone. Generally, gemstones undergo some kind of treatment or enhancement so one has to consider this as well. Enhancement and treatments not only add a new luster and shine to the gemstone but also keep it new forever. Buyers should always ask for a report from a reputed Gemological Laboratory or a certificate that proves that the Almandine Garnet stone is authentic. To identify the authenticity of the Almandine, the customer can cross-check the report number on the Gem Lab certificate from the Gem Lab website or the company lab. If both the report numbers are alike, then it is an authentic Almandine certification.

We also provide a Gem Lab Certification for every gemstone we sell. This allows a buyer to confirm that the stone is real by cross-checking the certificate details directly from the Gem Laboratory. Go through our Gemstone Buying Guide to know more about gemstones and what things should be kept in mind while buying a gemstone.

A sample AGR Certificate for Almandine Garnet

A sample IGI Certificate for Almandine Garnet

Jewelry

Almandine Garnet Jewelry

Red is one of the most popular colors when it comes to customizing jewelry. What could be better than natural Almandine Garnet as they reflect pure darker tones? The breathtaking shine and its deep red color make it one of the most desired gemstones for jewelry making. Almandine Garnet is generally cut into dark red gemstones and widely used in all forms of jewelry. Almandine Rings, Almandine Pendants, Almandine Bracelets and Almandine Earrings look astonishingly beautiful. These ornaments also make for powerful astrological jewelry and are worn by millions of people around the world. People in ancient India wore this gemstone as a part of luxury as well as a lucky talisman.

At GemPundit, you will find an exclusive collection of the most stunning Almandine jewelry. GemPundit’s exclusive Almandine jewelry collection includes a ring, pendant, earrings and bracelet. GemPundit provides customization service to our valuable customers where our team of CAD experts designs the Almandine jewelry including the necklace, earrings, ring, bracelet, band, etc. as per the needs of the customer.

Customization of Almandine jewelry for men and women is available at Custom Jewelry Section.

Cleaning and Care

Pyrope Garnet has a hardness of 7.5 to 8.5 out of 10 on the Mohs scale and therefore, cleaning and care of this gemstone is easy. Prevent any scratches on the surface of the gemstone by keeping it away from any sharp object. Normal cleaning is recommended, clean the Garnet gemstone using mild soap and water, and then wipe it with a dry cloth. Avoid soaking it in a soapy dish rather clean it with a professional polishing cloth only. Apart from cautious cleaning, careful storage is also very important for Garnet stone. It should be kept separately from other stones to avoid any scratches caused by close contact between different jewelry items. Garnets should not be exposed to extreme heat, as they can cause fracturing. One can also clean this beautiful stone using ultrasonic cleaners but with a lot of care. Avoid steam cleaning and any kind of harsh chemicals such as hydrofluoric acid as these chemicals can cause corrosion and harm the quality of your prestigious stone.