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Unique 4.44 Carat Malaya Garnet Cushion Diamond Earrings – GIA - Custom Jewelry
By Merkaba
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique 4.44 Carat Rhodolite Malaya Garnet Diamond Cushion Earrings – Luxury Gemstone Jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Multi-gemstone, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamo...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silv...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silv...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silv...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silv...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silv...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Rose Gold, Silv...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...

Pink Amethyst Ring Rhodolites 5.88 Carats 18K Rose Gold Plated Silver
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
= 5.20 Carats 14 Rhodolites = 0.68 Carats Metal: 18K Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver Ring Size: 7 US
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Garnet, Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Silver, Rose Gold, Gold Pl...

2.10 Carat Clean Faceted Red Tanzanian Garnet Fancy Cut for Jewelry Making
Located in Peshawar, PK
Loose Rhodolite Garnet Weight : 2.10 Carats Dimensions : 7.1x7.1x5.1 Mm Origin : Tanzania Africa
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Tanzanian Arts and Crafts Band Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Yellow Gold Tea Contemporary Ring with Natural Red Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is made of 18 karat yellow gold and features a cushion-cut red garnet. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Garnet 13.32ct. Pendant in 18KRG with Gemstones Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Karat Rose gold with White Diamond. Red Garnet: 12.20 carat, 14X14mm size, Cushion shape. Tanzanite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Amethyst, Tanzanite, Topaz, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Yellow Gold Tea Contemporary Ring with Natural Red Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring is made of 14 karat yellow gold and features a cushion-cut red garnet. It is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Renaissance Ring 18k Gold Citrine Rhodalite Garnet Sz 6.5
By David Yurman
Located in Torrance, CA
Yurman ring is set with a center set citrine measuring 10mm. Rhodolite garnets measure 8mm x 5mm. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Citrine, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Lavender Contemporary Ring with Garnets
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary lavender ring is in 18 karat yellow gold with matching garnets in cushion cut and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Sunita Nahata Garnet 26.11ct. Earrings in 18KRG with Mix Gemstones Diamond.
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gemstones cuts and color combinations. Red Garnet, Rhodolite, Tanzanite, Amethyst and White Topaz Drop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Tanzanite, Topaz, Gold, 18k ...

Eighteen Karat Yellow Gold Tea Contemporary Ring with Natural Garnet
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
This contemporary ring features natural cushion-cut garnet, set in 18 karat yellow gold. It belongs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Cluster Ring with 11 Carat Sapphires and Paraiba Tourmalines
By Polya Medvedeva Jewellery
Located in Berlin, DE
is encrusted with: sapphires, Paraiba tourmalines, spinel and garnet rhodolite, 11 carats in total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Garnet, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Spinel, ...

Cushion Cut Rhodolite Garnet Ring
By Kaufmann de Suisse
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Cushion cut rhodolite garnet weighing 4.75cts. in a 14k yellow gold ring with tiered design.
Category

2010s Dome Rings

21 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Platinum Pendant
Located in DALLAS, TX
Platinum pendant with 21ct cushion-cut rhodolite garnet 15.8 x 12.6mm. 4.5Dwt. Created by William
Category

20th Century North American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum

Robert Vogelsang 3.00 Carat Cushion Rhodolite Garnet Rose Gold Engagement Ring
Located in Zurich, CH
The 3.00 carat cushion cut rhodolite garnet is mounted in a rose gold ring. This one of a kind
Category

2010s Swiss Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Platinum Natural Rhodolite Garnet and Genuine Diamond Ballerina Ring Valuation
Located in Mona Vale, NSW
carat, Rhodolite Garnet with a deep, purple-red hue. The Garnet is cushion cut and is surrounded by
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Platinum

Rhodolite Garnet 18 Karat Gold Ring Handmade by Disa Allsopp
By Disa Allsopp
Located in London, GB
18k gold wide organic ring with cushion cut Kenyan Rhodolite Garnet. The stone is 3.56cts and the
Category

2010s British Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

2.5 Carat Cushion Cut Purple Garnet Diamond Handmade Cocktail Ring
By Antoinette Bracks
Located in Brisbane, QLD
cushion cut rhodolite garnet surrounded by a white gold scalloped border of 14 partial bezel set round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Australian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold

Extraordinary 21.39 Carat Natural Rhodolite and Diamond Necklace
By Lester Lampert
Located in Chicago, IL
This extraordinary cushion cut natural Rhodolite Garnet = 21.39cts. (measuring 18 x 15mm), is set
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

"Samuel Getz" Exceptional Tahitian Pearl, Spinel Garnet Diamond Plat Earrings
By Samuel Getz
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Antique Square Cushion Shape Rhodolite Garnets, 24.60 Carats, a Pair of Very Fine Cushion Shape Red
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Garnet, Black Pearl, Spinel, Platinum

5.19ct Fine Vivid Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut 12.2x8mm Loose Gem
Located in Birmingham, GB
5.19ct Fine Vivid Purple Red Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Cut 12.2x8mm Loose Gem Fine Natural Vivid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

7.20 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Cushion Pair, Unset Loose Drop Earring Gemstones
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of rhodolite garnet cushion shapes are the color of rich, red wine! With exceptional
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Loose Gemstones

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite

Cushion Cut Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18k yellow gold Rhodolite Garnet: cushion cut 4.60 carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.19 Carat Rhodolite Garnet, Diamond Yellow, White, Rose Gold Pendant Necklace
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A brilliant red rhodolite garnet cushion weighing 6.19 carats is featured in this spectacular 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Cushion Cut Rhodolite Garnet and 14K Yellow Gold Ring
Located in Derby, NY
Add a pop of color to your jewelry collection with our Cushion Cut Rhodolite Garnet and 14K Yellow
Category

20th Century Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rhodolite Garnet Earrings, 14 Karat Gold Cushion Rhodolite Earrings, 2.16 Carat
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
14K Rose Gold Rhodolite Garnet Stud Earrings: The rhodolite is a very special type of garnet
Category

2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

6.52 Cushion Rhodolite Garnet Pendant with Diamond 0.42 14 Karat White Gold
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Stone: Cushion Cut Rhodolite Garnet 6.52 ct Side Stones: Diamond 0.42 c Metal: 14K White Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, White Gold

14k Gold Ring with Nice Cushion of "Raspberry" Rhodolite Garnet Diamond
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is beautiful 14k gold ring with nice cushion of "Raspberry" rhodolite garnet and two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Diamond, Rhodolite, 14k Gold, White Gold

Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold Engraved Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in Great Neck, NY
Beautiful Antique Victorian 12K Yellow Gold Engraved Rhodolite Garnet Ring. This beautiful ring is
Category

Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Garnet, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold

3.8ctw Rhodolite Garnet Tsavorite Garnet Ring 18k Yellow Gold, Statement Ring
Located in McLeansville, NC
exquisite ring. Stones: rhodolite garnet,1 stone rectangular cushion 9.36 x 7.47 x 4.76 mm approximately
Category

Early 2000s Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Garnet, Tsavorite, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 15ct Yellow Gold Rhodolite Garnet Cultured Pearl Ring
Located in Cape May, NJ
Victorian 15ct yellow gold rhodolite garnet & cultured pearl ring Era: Victorian Composition: 15ct
Category

Antique 1860s Victorian More Rings

Materials

Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Rhodolite, Yellow Gold, 15k Gold

Tiffany Co. Angela Cummings Rhodolite Garnet Gold Ring
By Angela Cummings for Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
quality. Rhodolite is a varietal name for rose-pink to red mineral pyrope, a species in the garnet group
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown More Rings

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 6.5 Carat Rhodolite Garnet Ring
Located in Montgomery, AL
This lovely ring features a stunning Rhodolite Garnet Gemstone, approximately 6.5 Carats. The ring
Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Diamond and 18.06 Fine Natural Rhodolite Garnet Ring, c. 1960
Located in Aspen, CO
, Rhodolite garnet accented with fine white brilliant cut diamonds weighing .50 cts., all well cut and matched
Category

Mid-20th Century American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold

Cartier Panthere Diamond Rhodolite Garnet Black Lacquer Spots Yellow Gold Ring
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Rhodolite Garnet and Black Lacquer Spots Panthere Ring by Cartier
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Yellow Gold

12.74 Carat Rhodolite Garnet and 0.45 Carat White Diamond Ring
By Alberto
Located in GREAT NECK, NY
Material: 14k Rose Gold Center Stone Details: 12.74 Carat Rhodolite Garnet - 12.6 x 15.9 mm
Category

2010s American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

1.8ct Rhodolite Garnet Ring w Earth Mined Diamonds in Solid 14K Gold CU 7x6mm
Located in Columbus, OH
carat Rhodolite Garnet gemstone, it is flanked by natural earth mined diamonds, all set in solid 14K
Category

2010s American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Rhodolite, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Le Vian 14K Rose Gold, Red Rhodolite Garnet White Topaz Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Princess Alexandra® Pendant featuring 1.17 cts Raspberry Rhodolite®, .27 cts Vanilla Topaz™
Category

2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Le Vian 14K Rose Gold, Red Rhodolite Garnet White Topaz 18" Pendant Necklace
By Le Vian
Located in Great Neck, NY
Le Vian Princess Alexandra® Pendant featuring 1.17 cts Raspberry Rhodolite®, .27 cts Vanilla Topaz™
Category

2010s Chinese Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Garnet, Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Elizabeth Locke Spinel Rhodolite Garnet 19 Karat Hammered Gold Gemstone Ring
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
pink in color and semi-transparent Flanked by 5.0 mm cushion cut rhodolite garnets Well-matched
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Garnet, Spinel, Gold, Yellow Gold

Platinum Rhodolite and Sapphire Cluster Cocktail Ring
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
featuring Rhodolite & blue sapphires in a floral cluster motif will sure to please. Size 6.25 & weighs 7.9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Fashion Rings

Materials

Garnet, Blue Sapphire, Platinum

Michael Kneebone Pink Topaz Rhodolite Baroque Pearl Rose Gold Earrings
By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Gathered together are a cushion shaped Rhodolite garnet, pear shaped pink tourmaline and an oval
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Garnet, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, Tourmaline, 14k Gold

2 Carat Rhodolite with Color Gemstones and Diamond Ring in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Sunita Nahata
Located in Hong Kong, HK
gold. Rhodolite: 2.11 carat cushion shape with checkerboard cut. Amethyst: 1.805 carat square shape
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, Tourmaline, Tsavorite...

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Rhodolite Garnet Cushion For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate rhodolite garnet cushion for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 14k Gold. You can easily find a 5 antique edition and 56 modern creations to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a rhodolite garnet cushion from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a rhodolite garnet cushion has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by D and A Style, Alberto and Le Vian are consistently popular. Today, if you’re looking for a cushion cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes antique cushion cut and mixed cut alternatives. Most of our rhodolite garnet cushion for sale are for women, but there are 23 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Rhodolite Garnet Cushion?

The price for a rhodolite garnet cushion starts at $77 and tops out at $29,990 with these rings, on average, selling for $4,495.

The Legacy of Garnet in Jewelry Design

Vintage and antique garnet jewelry has been around for a long time.

Garnets have been used for adornment going all the way back to the Bronze Age. While we will never know if garnets can be used to prevent plagues or heal warriors, as has been suggested, we do know that both the Egyptians and the Romans felt that it was a worthy stone to set in gold for their nobility. In more “recent” times, garnets were ubiquitous in Victorian jewelry. The “G” in REGARD rings, the equivalent of the modern-day engagement ring, implied garnet.

Garnets were also highly valued in the region of Bohemia. The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has in its collection an antique hairpin with Bohemian pyrope garnets from the Czech Republic. Bohemian pyrope got its name from Bohuslav Balbín, sometimes referred to as the “Czech Pliny,” in 1679. Abundant in the region, it was used often in jewelry during this time. In fact, it became so popular that in 1762, Empress Marie Terezie forbade its export. Stonecutting workshops opened in several regions across Bohemia, and pyrope became the country’s mineralogical symbol. While there was never a decline in its popularity, it was only in the mid-20th century that garnets enjoyed a revival.

Garnets can come in many shapes and sizes — one of the largest ever discovered is a 68.82-carat Tsavorite garnet. This stone is also in the collection of the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.

According to the Gemological Institute of America, Brazil’s mines are rich in garnets, including spessartine, which can also be found in the Myanmar area, recognized for a specific shade of reddish-orange. While red garnets are the most popular, garnets actually come in a medley of colors.

Find a collection of antique and vintage garnet rings, necklaces and other jewelry today on 1stDibs.

Questions About Rhodolite Garnet Cushion
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Certain quality rhodolite garnets are very rare. The most valuable rhodolites are “spirit color” or medium-high saturation, medium tone, pinkish red gemstone.