Garnet Pendant - Sterling Silver - Marquise Tourmaline is a boron silicate

Tourmaline is a boron silicate mineral that is formed with elements such as aluminum

Weight: 11 grams

Ancient Egyptians linked it to the fertility of Mother Isis while Native Americans believed it was the blood of Mother Earth

This is important when learning to work with them

Commonly found in Italy

Garnet Pendant - Sterling Silver - Marquise Tourmaline is a boron silicateStone Size: 6 x 10 mm Pendant Length: 23 mm Setting: Prong Garnet is a silicate mineral that has been cherished since the Bronze Age. It gets its name from the English word "gernet", meaning dark red. Although, it is possible it is further derived from the Latin word "granum" meaning grain or seed. There are many different types of garnet. They are all similar in crystal structure but can vary in chemical composition. The most abundant type of garnet