1ctw Almandine Garnet Marquis Loose 5 Stone Parcel 6x2.5mm

1ctw Almandine Garnet Marquis Loose 5 Stone Parcel 6x2.5mm.
Parcel consists of 5 marquis cut faceted Almandine Garnet gemstones. Each stone measures approximately 6 x 2.6 mms to 6 x 2.75mmms. average.
Total parcel weight approximately 1.00 carats!

Almandine garnets have been known for centuries. In ancient and medieval times, deep red almandines were historically called “carbuncles” (Latin for "live coal") because their rich, dark glow resembled glowing charcoal. The name almandine stems from Pliny the Elder's reference to alabandicus, named after Alabanda, an ancient town in Asia Minor where these stones were traded

Shaped like a pointed oval with narrow ends, the marquise cut maximizes the apparent size of the stone and makes rings or pendants look long and slender on the hand or neck.

 In crystal and metaphysical traditions, almandine garnet is linked to the root chakra, symbolizing deep passion, grounding, physical vitality, and protection