It’s obviously dyed
Even back-lit, this stone is opaque and black. I got my field microscope out and took a look: it’s been dyed purple.  So ‘natural’ and ‘red’ are untrue, I wonder what else is fake?<br /><br />I mean… why? Garnet is already cheap enough that fakes are pretty unheard of, particularly in a rough-cut such as this.  It would be less time and effort to use a natural stone than to fake one.<br /><br />I don’t need a refund, this was purchased by someone else for me as a gift. But I do want to warn other potential buyers: I’ve found better garnets in my yard than this. (See the pictures comparing the pendant and an actual garnet I found on the ground)<br /><br />Seriously.
Rating: 1 stars