Our demantoid garnet stud earrings feature another one of our favourite types of garnet.

Demantoid garnet is the green variety of andradite and is very rare. It has a very high refractive index meaning it has a similar play of colour to diamonds. It is also slightly magnetic due to the iron content.

Garnet in general is very rarely treated so the colour and clarity of garnet is all natural. It is a relatively soft stone with roughly the same hardness as glass. It’s best used in a pendant, earrings or cocktail (occasional wear) ring.

Garnet is also the birthstone for January. While we have nothing against the traditional red garnet (usually referred to as a Mozambique garnet), we do find it’s over represented in traditional birthstone jewellery. Our goal is to offer something a little different!