Red Garnet 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget - 15-16 Inch Mexican Fire Opal also known as Herkimer Diamond

also known as Herkimer Diamond

first known as saualpite

It protects against failure and misfortune

The stone was discovered by George D

The addition of the rhodium plating not only protects these from oxidation but also highlights the Widmanstätten pattern

Red Garnet 7x8mm Faceted Round Nugget - 15-16 Inch Mexican Fire Opal also known as Herkimer DiamondRed 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.