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Flawless Antique Genuine Natural Russian Two and Three-Quarter Carat Faceted Raspberry Red Rhodolite Garnet Emerald.

CLASSIFICATION: Rhodolite Garnet Faceted Octagon.

ORIGIN: The Ural Mountains, Russia. 19th Century.

SIZE: Length: 10mm. Width: 7mm. Depth: 4mm. All measurements approximate.

WEIGHT: 2.79 Carats.

NOTES: Upon request we can set your gemstone as a ring, earring, or pendant(click here for more information).

DETAIL:Here is a gorgeously colored, flawless, dark raspberry red rhodolite garnet faceted garnet gemstone from the Ural Mountains of Russia. This is a very pretty semi-precious gemstone, with highly a desirable, uncommon, beautiful dark raspberry red hue. This particular variety of garnet is of the rarer and more costly rhodolite garnet. It is very clean, crystal clear, without flaw, and exquisitely colored. Unlike ordinary garnets which have a smoky orange undertone, rhodolite garnets possess a rich, vibrant, bright, raspberry red color. This particular gemstone is even more raspberry red, more richly hued than most, with great luster and lots of flash. It is truly a gorgeously colored, brilliant, sparkling semi-precious gemstone. To the trained eye the photo enlargements will literally shout that the gemstone has been hand-faceted. The coarseness of the 19th century faceting is considered appealing to most gemstone collectors, and is not considered a detriment. Unlike today's computer controlled machinery, the cut and finish of gemstones such as these is the legacy of an artisan who lived two centuries ago. Such antique hand-faceted gemstones possess much greater character and appeal than today's mass-produced machine-faceted gemstones.

HISTORY: The name Garnet is derived from the Latin for pomegranate, "grantum", because crystals in rock reminded early aficionados of pomegranate seeds. The different varieties of garnet are found in almost all colors except blue; brown, red, green, yellow, black, and colorless stones are the most common. Darker gemstones are usually opaque, and light ones may be transparent or translucent. The best known members of the Garnet family are the deep red varieties, the Pyrope and Alamandite. The Pyrope derives its name from the Greek word meaning "firelike". The ancients also believed that a garnet could give its wearer guidance in the night, allowing them to see when others could not. Garnet was worn for protection when traveling. It was the Pyrope Garnet that figured in the ancient Talmudic legend, which held that the only light in Noah's Ark was supplied by an enormous red garnet. The Persians considered garnet a royal stone, as did the Russians in Imperial times.

SHIPPING OPTIONS: All purchases are backed by an unlimited guarantee of satisfaction and authenticity. If for any reason you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for a complete and immediate refund of your entire purchase price. Most of these antique gemstones were originally part of two collections, one originating in India principally composed of gemstones originally mined in India, Burma, Ceylon, and Siam, and then hand faceted in India. The addition of a second accumulation of antique gemstones originally mined in the Urals in the mid to late 19th century (including alexandrite) completed the collection. These gemstones as well were hand finished. The Urals have been one of the world's major sources of precious and semi-precious gemstones for many centuries. As well, additional specimens are occasionally acquired from other institutions and dealers in Eastern Europe and Asia. These antique gemstones are now in the United States and are available for immediate delivery.

We ship inventory from the USA order fulfillment center near Seattle, Washington. Your purchase will ordinarily be shipping within 48 hours of payment. A certificate of authenticity is available upon request. We prefer your personal check or money order over any other form of payment - and we will ship immediately upon receipt of your check (no "holds"). We will accept PayPal payments. Please see our "ADDITIONAL TERMS OF SALE".