| The term "bohemian garnet" refers to a specific | | | | characteristics. They are typically encrusted |
| type of gemstone which is mined almost | | | | close-set stones which are often rose cut and |
| exclusively in the mountains of the former | | | | may be combined with lager cabochons. |
| bohemian empire, now part of the Czech Republic. | | | | Traditionally the emphasis is placed on the |
| They are the "pyrope" garnet variety and have | | | | arrangement of the stones, with minimal metal |
| the deepest fiery red color of any in the garnet | | | | showing in the jewelry pieces. |
| family. They also have superior clarity and high | | | | Bohemian garnet jewelry continues to gain |
| light refraction. These unique garnets have been | | | | popularity throughout the world. Since 1953 the |
| mined in the region for over 600 years. | | | | art cooperative garnet, located in Turnov, Czech |
| The bohemian garnet is valued for its beauty and | | | | Republic, has been manufacturing bohemian |
| used extensively in jewelry. Historically people | | | | jewelry. They employ more than 500 goldsmiths |
| believed that garnets had curative and uplifting | | | | and stonecutters and are reportedly the only |
| effects, which helped one to overcome sorrow | | | | ones that still mine the gems. The hardness and |
| and feel joy. It's said that emperor Rudolf II, ruler | | | | durability of garnets in general make them |
| of the holy roman empire had many unique pieces | | | | appealing because they are well suited for |
| in his collection. These gems became particularly | | | | everyday wear. |
| well known when they adorned the dresses of | | | | Vintage and newly crafted bohemian garnet |
| Russian Tsarinas after the fall of napoleon in 1815. | | | | jewelry can easily be found via on-line sources |
| The appearance of the bohemian garnet that is | | | | and in estate jewelry stores. It's easy to become |
| popular today originated in the late 19th century, | | | | enamored after purchasing the first piece and |
| during the victorian age. Since then bohemian | | | | then become a devoted collector of these |
| garnet jewelry has developed a set of distinctive | | | | beautiful stones. |