Purple Garnet Engagement Ring 1.87 Carat Grape Garnet Ring cushion cut Bishop Garnet 14k White Gold

Unique engagement ring: High quality 1.87 carat natural grape bishops garnet engagement ring. Rare and unique grape garnet measures 7mm diameter and weighs equates 1.87 carats. The natural garnet has a very rare and ideal color purple and has very small visible inclusions, which only add to the attraction of being a natural stone. This is an unheated and untreated natural garnet.

Setting is stamped and tested 14k and is made of white gold. The ring weighs a solid 2.8 grams of 14k white gold (stamped). The ring is made to last and is well crafted and highly detailed etching around the band. This is a new ring made by my jeweler. There are also four small 1.25mm round diamonds on the side of the ring under the basket for added sparkle.

Ring size is sized at a 7.0, but can be sized by my jeweler for a small fee of $40.

From an on line article:
GRAPE GARNET

During the last couple of years Grape Garnet has emerged as a hot new gemstone in the colored stone market. However, due to its limited production it occupies only a small marketing niche. Nevertheless, many gem dealers and collectors love this stone for its affordability, its unique color, and because it is not normally enhanced.
Branding
Eric Braunwart of Columbia Gem House of Vancouver, Washington is the leading mover and shaker in the Grape Garnet market. In an attempt to brand the gemstone, he has trademarked the name Grape Garnet.
Mining and Supply
The original goods were mined in the Naktamunda mine in Orissa in northwest India. According to Braunwart, "Today the new production is in a national preserve in Orissa." From the mine in India, he rejects 50-60% of the production. In cutting they lose another 20-25%. This leaves only 15-30% to be marketed through his alliances.
As the leading market maker of the material, Braunwart buys all the available supply but states, "The bulk of the material is still below a carat." The rough is very large and dirty and it is practically impossible to get large, clean stones.

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