In honor of my best friend growing up, whose birthday is tomorrow, I’m posting a whole bunch of gemstone pictures of her birthstone: Garnet.
Merelani Mint
Almost Colorless Grossular Garnet
Tsavorites:
Imperial Garnet
Imperial Garnet:
Loliondo Spessartite
Loliondo Spessartite
Hah! I just realized that I don’t have any pink or red garnet pictures on this computer. I guess I need to take some more pictures!
But check out the variety of colors. I wish (sort of!) that the general public knew that these stones were as varied and interesting as they are. Of course, I don’t wish that the general public knew about them because then the prices would go up even more.
This is for all you January babies out there!
The Gemstone Project 
The Merelani mint is gorgeous. My preference is for the softer toned stones.
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I go back and forth! I love the vibrant, bright greens, pinks and oranges, but there is nothing quite like a pastel mint, or a buttery pale yellow. I got to play with a huge purple-pink cushion in a diamond pendant that absolutely knocked my socks off. I have some pictures on my old computer I should dig up. I have a brown with tinges of peach that I adore too, even though it’s only just over a carat. I think that garnets might be moving into my favorite gem spot!
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