It’s January: Bring on That Gorgeous Garnet

Last year, garnet kicked off 2015 in Pantone-approved style as a match to the Color of the Year: Marsala. This year, it’s just darn good to appreciate the stone for what it is. The romantic, rusty red that garnet is known for brings wine to mind (though, when am I not thinking about wine), but that’s not all that garnet has to offer. Know a customer who loves a really great bright green? How about orange? Yeah, garnet can offer that, too. I have a feeling it’s going to be a popular year for tsavorite, but I’m looking forward to admiring garnet in every one of its variations. And based on the offerings below, there is a lot to like.

Three-stone ring in 18k two-tone gold with 2.33 cts. t.w. garnet and 0.52 ct. t.w. diamonds by Yael Designs, $3,206

Handcrafted earrings in 18k rose gold with 4.29 cts. t.w. spessartite garnet, 0.17 ct. t.w. pink spinel, and 0.25 ct. t.w. diamonds by Omi Privé designed in collaboration with Rémy Rotenier, price on request

Cirque collection vintage-inspired ring in 14k rose gold with red garnet, ruby cabochons, and diamonds by Jane Taylor Jewelry, price on request

Dina stud earrings in 18k recycled black gold with garnet and diamonds by Arya Esha, $1,800

Halo ring in 14k Strawberry Gold with a 2.35 ct. Pomegranate Garnet and 0.55 ct. t.w. Chocolate Diamonds and Vanilla Diamonds by Le Vian Chocolatier, $1,917

Starburst earrings in 18k yellow gold with 34 cts. t.w. rare mandarin garnets and 10 cts. t.w. diamonds by Sutra, $100,000

Snowflake ring in yellow gold with 0.62 ct. t.w. garnet and 0.19 ct. t.w. diamonds by Marco Moore, $1,140

Teardrop pendant in 18k rose gold with 1.72 ct. pear-shape garnet and 0.3 ct. t.w. diamonds by Supreme Jewelry, $2,795

Stud earrings in 14k rose gold with 1.36 cts. t.w. rhodolite garnet and 1.51 cts. t.w. diamonds by Sylvie Collection, $930

Mixed bracelet in 18k pink gold with 48.7 cts. t.w. pink garnet, 38.48 cts. t.w. brown spinel, and 0.91 cts. t.w. diamonds by VTse, $30,000

Oxidized ring in sterling silver and 18k yellow gold with a 2.32 ct. garnet and 0.04 ct. t.w. diamonds by Alishan, $2,280

Crown-set earrings in 18k yellow gold with garnet and pink tourmaline by Dorian & Rose, $575

Detachable ring/pendant in platinum with 6.69 ct. mandarin garnet and 1.78 cts. t.w. diamonds by Tamir, price on request

Pendant necklace in 18k and 22k gold and oxidized silver with red and hessonite garnet, faceted red sapphire, and garnet by Sydney Lynch Jewelry, $2,800