They also believed that it was very beneficial to the eyes, Emperor Nero would watch gladiator shows through a fine emerald glasses. It was also considered to reveal faithfulness between lovers. Garnet Found mainly in India, this gemstone can be found in many Victorian pieces ranging in color from brownish-red to deep red often surrounded by diamonds or pearls. This is the birthstone for the month of January. Garnet and feldspar are the two groups in the gem world.
Garnets differ extensively in chemical composition from each other.
Rhodolite garnet is a combination of pyrope and almandine minerals, also know as pyrope-almandine garnet. The Almandite garnet is the most widely known. This beautiful green color ranges from light to very dark in appearance. Worn as a single large stone or a smaller one accented by diamonds or pearls, this rich green is very stunning in appearance. Tourmaline comes in every color and is known for their hardness and durability.