Red Garnet 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Size_3x6mm The stone fragments remain clearly

The stone fragments remain clearly visible

light tans and earthtones

Von Prehn discovered the stone in South Africa in 1774

and it is also known as Toog

Red Garnet 6x8mm Tri Cut Faceted Rondelle - 15-16 Inch Size_3x6mm The stone fragments remain clearlyRed Garnet is the most commonly known type of Garnet, which occurs in many colors. Garnet has been used for adornment and spirituality by myriad cultures and civilizations throughout history, its oldest known use being in Egypt more than five thousand years ago. Garnet is used today not only as an ornamental gem, but also for industrial purposes from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and other abrasives.