Garnet

Colour: Reds, greens (Tzavorite), pale to bright yellow, fiery orange (Mandarin Garnet) and fine earth and umbra-shades

Name derivation: Derived from the Latin word "Granum” meaning "grain”. This refers to the typically rounded shape of Garnet and also reminds of the seeds of the pomegranate

Symbolism: Protect against evil, brings faith

Gemstone family: Garnet

Birthstone: January

Hardness: Moh’s Scale 7.0- 7.5 (hard & very robust structure)

Geography: The finest come from African countries, Russia, Central and South America

Cleaning procedure: Clean using warm soapy water. Must not be cleaned by steam cleaning. Can be cleaned ultrasonically

Value factors: Rarity, Intensity of colour; Brilliance and “life” of stone; Size of stone