Garnet

Garnet takes its name from the Latin malum granatum, “seeded fruit,” a reference to the pomegranate whose vibrant red seeds echo the colour of many garnet varieties. It is not a single gemstone but a broad family, each type with its own hue and identity: the purple almandine, the deep orange hessonite, the vivid pink rhodolite, and the green tsavorite, whose brightness can rival that of an emerald. Found in Brazil, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Madagascar, Tanzania and the United States, garnet deposits reflect the breadth of this mineral family. Its crystalline structure allows it to reflect light with remarkable intensity, a quality highly valued in jewellery. Across various traditions, garnet is associated with grounding, courage and emotional stability. Whether red, pink or green, its dense colour carries a sense of warmth and depth. Contemporary designers such as Anaconda, Fernando Jorge and Alighieri are drawn to its vibrancy and generous radiance — a gemstone capable of expressing both strength and softness, depending on its variety.