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Natural red garnet gemstone jewellery
Revered since antiquity as symbols of passion, endurance, and protection, Pyrope and Rhodolite represent the most celebrated red varieties of the prestigious garnet group: a gemmological family cherished for its isometric crystal symmetry and natural, untreated purity. Pyrope, deriving its name from the Greek pyropos meaning ‘fire eyed’, captivates with its intense, deep crimson hues, whilst Rhodolite, a natural solid solution blend of pyrope and almandine, displays an exquisite palette ranging from vibrant raspberry red to tender rose violet. These earth born gems pair exceptional everyday durability with a lush, regal warmth, cementing their status as timeless favourites in modern fine jewellery.
Colour spectrum
Deep crimson, raspberry red, rose violet
Pictured: Sparkle Borage Rhodolite Garnet Necklace
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Pyrope
Mg₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Rhodolite
(Mg, Fe)₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃
Complex magnesium and iron aluminium silicates, specifically Pyrope Mg₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ and Rhodolite (Mg, Fe)₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃, forming dodecahedral and trapezohedral crystal structures within deep metamorphic and igneous rock formations. Valued for their single optical refraction, the same optical characteristic found in diamond, both Pyrope and Rhodolite display exceptional clarity and an exquisite, vitreous to subadamantine lustre.
7 to 7.5
on the Mohs scale
Rating an impressive 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs Hardness Scale, garnets possess excellent structural toughness and an absence of directional cleavage planes. This makes them a favoured choice for timeless fine jewellery, effortlessly enduring daily wear while retaining a mirror like polish over generations.
Formed under tremendous geological heat and pressure, these natural red garnets acquire their intense hues from trace iron and chromium incorporated directly into their cubic crystal lattice. Rhodolite’s unique blend of pyrope and almandine produces an organic spectrum spanning from fiery crimson and deep blood red to vibrant raspberry and tender rose violet: 100% natural and entirely free from heat treatment, irradiation, or dyes.
| Feature | Pyrope Garnet | Featured at UgemsRhodolite Garnet |
|---|---|---|
| Colour Palette | Deep fiery red, dark blood red, to dark crimson. | Raspberry red, rose pink, to rich magenta violet. |
| Mohs Hardness | 7 to 7.5 / 10High scratch resistance, ideal for daily fine jewellery. | 7 to 7.5 / 10High scratch resistance, ideal for daily fine jewellery. |
| Refractive Index (Lustre) | 1.72 to 1.76Exceptional light refraction delivering intense brilliance and lively sparkle. | 1.75 to 1.78Exceptional light refraction delivering intense brilliance and lively sparkle. |
| Enhancements | 100% natural & untreated | 100% natural & untreated |
| Ugems co. Positioning | In Design at UgemsAccessible luxury offering an intense, dramatic dark red: ideal for classic and modern everyday designs. | Exclusively FeaturedCherished for its opulent, velvety purplish red hue: inspiring our most romantic, artistic collection pieces. |
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