1 pcs Red, Purple Garnet - 8.97 ct - Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT)

Garnet is a group of silicate minerals renowned for their rich colors, most commonly dark red to purple hues, formed deep within the Earth's mantle. This listing features a single garnet stone weighing 8.97 carats, certified by the Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT). Garnets have been treasured historically as protective talismans and are valued in the jewelry market for their striking colors and brilliance. The purple-red coloration may suggest almandine or rhodolite garnet varieties, prized for their saturated color and clarity. Garnets typically have a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, balancing beauty with durability. The gem's origin and certification from a respected lab support its authenticity and quality for collectors and artisans.