Dark Red Garnet Small 5mm - 9mm Nugget Chip Gemstone Beads 15" NG727

Garnet Gemstone Beads  Garnets are a crystalline mineral commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone in jewelry making.  Although garnets can appear in many colors, most common is the dark red with an occasional purple cast & is what is normally though of when referring to garnet stones.  The deep, glossy red color of garnet resembles the juicy seeds of a pomegranate, which is perhaps why its name is derived from the Latin word for pomegranate seeds, granatum.  Garnet is the official birthstone of January.  Stone: Garnet  Shape: Chip  Color: Deep Glossy Red  Size: Small Approximate Size Range: 5x4x2 - 9x5x3 mm  Approximate Hole Size: 0.75mm  Quantity: Sold Per 16-Inch Strand  Due to the nature of these beads, no two are alike and each varies slightly in size, shape & color  Picture represents entire beautiful lot - Strand shipped selected at random  Imported from China