Pyrope Garnet
The Fire-Eyed Garnet
Pyrope Garnet is celebrated for its intense crimson to blood-red color and extraordinary brilliance. Rich in magnesium, it possesses remarkable transparency and often appears free from visible inclusions, making it one of the finest red garnets.
The name 'Pyrope' comes from the Greek word meaning 'fire-eyed'. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Pyrope Garnets from Bohemia became famous throughout Europe and adorned royal crowns, military insignia, and aristocratic jewelry collections.
Origin
Pyrope Garnets are found in Sri Lanka, the Czech Republic, South Africa, Tanzania, and Mozambique.
Color
Deep Crimson • Blood Red • Scarlet Red • Dark Ruby Red
Hardness & Clarity
7 – 7.5 Mohs • Excellent transparency with very few natural inclusions.
Rarity
Fine blood-red Pyrope with superior saturation is increasingly rare and highly collectible.
Ideal For
- Classic Rings
- Royal Jewelry
- Luxury Bracelets
- Collector Pieces
- Men's Jewelry
Classic fine jewelry, heirloom collections, and timeless investment pieces.
Symbolism
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