These are the semi-precious Garnet smooth, faceted, carved and shaped beads or components we currently have in stock.
Garnets are gemstones that are usually shades of red, but span the color spectrum. They may be opaque to transparent and are vitreous to resinous in luster. Red Garnet used for the bead market is often dyed to enhance the color. While the dye is colorfast (in the stone) it is wise to rinse them before using to remove any remaining dye on the surface.
Big and rather uniform rondelle beads that are formed from richly colored garnet will give a bold look to your designs! Since they are fabricated in China, the holes are fairly large at about 0.8mm. Strands are 15.5" inches long.
These faceted Garnet Oval beads really have a lot of appeal!. The clarity is excellent - and the color has a bit of a rich purple tone. The oval beads are nicely cut and the faceting is especially well cut for hand fabricated beads. Beads measure between 7-8mm long and are about 4mm wide. Strands are 14" inches long.
Smaller beads and transparent gemstone combine to give these 3.3mm Garnet faceted round beads very bright color tone. While the beads are hand faceted and fabricated, the size and uniformity are very well done. Strands are 14" inches long.
Garnet in a "Russian Faceted" cut.
This popular cut is also called "cube faceted" or "princess cut". Beads measure 5.5-9mm (drilled direction), 4-4.5mm wide, 2.5-3.5mm deep. Strung on 14-14.5" strands.
Garnet round beads, actual diameters are about 2.3-2.4mm, fairly well formed and drilled compared to most that we see on the market. Strung on strands that are approximately 14" in length.
This garnet is formed into somewhat round shapes, then is loosely faceted and tumbled. The color and clarity is good. Beads are approximately 4 to 4.5mm in diameter. Get some garnet sparkle at a very reasonable per strand price! Strung on 14-14.5" strands.
Garnet Leaf beads range in size from 6x4mm to 10x6mm. Carved pattern on both sides of bead - these beads tend to be a very flat carved style. 1 package is enough to string approximately 7 inches in length (typically about 22 to 28 beads).
Flat teardrop shapes are drilled across the top (or sometime, the middle). Lots of beads on a 15+ inch strand, due to the direction that the beads are drilled. 7-9mm long x 4-5.5mm wide at base of teardrop.