Natural Burgundy Red Garnet Medium 5mm - 8mm Gemstone Chip Beads 15" NG1138

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.  Color: Dark Glossy Red The color is variable averaging a dark red  Appearance: Garnet is a more or less transparent mineral that has a vitreous luster and is used as a semiprecious stone  Enhancements: Natural, Not Enhanced  Shape: Smooth Freeform Nugget Chips A designer's staple for their limitless possibilities, gemstone chip beads are always in style and great to have on hand. The natural size and shape variation add dimension to jewelry designs.  Chip Size: Small to Medium  Approximate Size Range: 5-8mm Estimated size varies & some beads fall outside stated range  Approximate Hole Size: 0.75mm  Quantity: Sold Per 15-Inch Strand  Due to the nature of these beads, no two are alike and each varies slightly in size, shape, color  Strand pictured shown to represent entire lot - Strand shipped selected at random  Imported from China