The Collector Fine Jewelry

Eighteen karat two tone necklace featuring a 4.95-carat oval emerald (oil & resin) prong set with 0.23-carat diamonds on a handmade two tone chain. See Inv. #17858.

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Those born in the month of January are lucky to have garnet as their birthstone. Garnet is a durable gemstone that comes in a variety of colors. Most people believe garnets are only red, as commonly seen in antique and estate jewelry. In reality, garnet can be varying shades of red, orange, green, or purple, with green being the most valuable.
The name garnet comes from the Latin word granatum, meaning “pomegranate,” because rough crystals resemble the red seeds of the fruit. Garnets have always been thought to hold certain powers and today the gemstone symbolizes loyalty, affection, and a light heart.
We have many spectacular pieces in stock. Read more in our Tsavorite, Demantoid and Spessartite Buying Guides. Or find garnet jewelry in our Jewelry Search Engine.

We receive new mineral specimens regularly. Our suppliers from around the globe are constantly on the lookout for the highest quality. Everything from dioptase from Tsumeb to apatite from Pakistan. Check them out.

Did you know that color preferences say a lot about you and your personality. For example, many who like red enjoy being in the thick of things and are passionate and intense. Red gems which match your emotions include ruby, spinel, garnet and tourmaline. To learn more about color preferences, read What Does Your Favorite Color Say About You?

The Collector’s resident collector, Bill Larson, has spent a lifetime traveling to the ends of the earth in search of precious stones and fine minerals.
A renowned gem expert, Larson has a stunning private mineral specimen and mineral book collection. Read more…

The Collector stocks rings in a huge variety of styles, from the simple and classic to the ornate. Find what you are looking for with our Jewelry Search Engine.

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