Red Garnet 3mm Table Cut Faceted Cube A Grade Beads - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Horn com originate in the Philippines

com originate in the Philippines or Indonesia

The stone appears in a range of earth tones

famous for producing nuggets in a wide color range from pale blue to dark green

Each strand reflects the unique mineral composition of the region

The ancient Egyptians carved amulets of Jasper to be buried with their deceased to ensure safe passage to the afterlife

Red Garnet 3mm Table Cut Faceted Cube A Grade Beads - 15-16 Inch Stone Type_Horn com originate in the PhilippinesRed 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.