Garnets

[sarah95]

Is it preferable for a garnet to be lighter red in color or darker red?

 

[coati]

--Depends on what species or variety interests you.

Garnets are a very diverse group of gems that come in a myriad of hues.

Check out Zeolite's amazing collection.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/large-garnet-collection.112838/

 

[T L]

Date: 7/10/2009 10:02:44 AM
Author:sarah95
Is it preferable for a garnet to be lighter red in color or darker red?

Gemstones in general should not be overly dark as to where they look blackish (extinct).

 

[brandy_z28]

Date: 7/10/2009 10:02:44 AM
Author:sarah95
Is it preferable for a garnet to be lighter red in color or darker red?

That''s really up to the individual. I prefer darker red over lighter red but not so dark that all you see is black with a few red flashes. They come in all kinds of colors, except for the very rare blue, I believe.

 

[sarah95]

Thanks everyone! I''m just getting into garnets and learning about them.

 

[Barrett]

Thats cool..learning about garnets can be fun and frustrating..things tend to blend together if you know what I mean..great stone!

 

[chrono]

Garnets come in a variety of colours but for the reds, I prefer something not too brown and not too dark.

 

[ma re]

As with any gem, the most vibrant colors are considered to be the most valuable, but it should all come down to personal preference. So if you like really the dark ones go for those, but make sure you''ve been asked a fair price.

 

[Richard M.]

Date: 7/10/2009 10:02:44 AM
Author:sarah95
Is it preferable for a garnet to be lighter red in color or darker red?

Which do you prefer? Light red or dark red? It''s purely a matter of personal taste. The market sets prices: popular colors are more expensive (supply and demand). Individuals set their own personal style and color preferences. Don''t let others dictate to you what you should like!

That said, darker garnet hues are usually less expensive (less popular) although that''s not a hard and fast rule. Garnet gems have many visual elements due to their extremely complex and varied chemical makeup. Some dark red garnets can have amazing flashes of bright color from within their depths. Look at a lot of different stones and see which ones make your heart beat a little faster.

Richard M.

 

[marcy]

Garnets are lovely and very sparkly. I tend to like the lighter ones but it is all a personal preference. Have fun shopping.