Choosing And Caring For Garnet Rings : ring jewelry store

Choosing And Caring For Garnet Rings
by Lee Dobbins
plug itGarnet ring stones have always been a popular choice due to the common belief that the stones have special healing and protective powers. People of the Middle Ages believed in the power of charms and soldiers, such as the Crusaders, would carry garnets called "carbunkles" as a protection against harm. Gorgeous red garnets are said to be helpful to both the pulmonary system and to protect travelers.
Garnet rings, be it a single stone or multi-stone setting, are just one of the many types of jewelry featuring the timeless beauty of garnets. If you are out looking for garnet jewelry, remember you can get a good deal while shopping for jewelry with a keen eye and common sense.

If you are going shopping for a ring, be ready to visual inspect every ring in great detail. Inspect it at every angle possible. Make sure you examine it for things like inclusions, color defects and cutting defects. Any defects found in the gemstone can decrease its value. You need to be observant, checking carefully for any possible defects if you wish to buy a deep-discount ring.

When looking for garnet rings, it's best to see many angles and close up photos if you are shopping online. Before finalizing your purchase, make sure the merchant is reliable and can provide either an appraisal or a guarantee. Many online stores are less expensive, but be sure that they're providing a quality product.

Your garnet stone will need some care in order for the ring to stay in great condition. You should put your ring on after getting dressed to avoid the harshness of perfumes, soaps, and chemicals that could damage your ring. Avoid rough handling of the stone while cleaning. Scratches to your ring can be prevented by simply keeping it separated from other jewelry.

Anyone can see that the beauty and variety of garnet rings are the reason that they have been so widely admired over the years. The familiar deep-red color of Bohemian garnets is the most popular, but garnets are also available in other colors. Pink, orange, purple, black, brown, yellow, violet and clear are some of the colors garnets are available in. During your next shopping trip, make sure to pick the color perfect for you.