This Garnet Flower Pendant Necklace anchors a natural oval-cut garnet inside a sculpted floral silhouette in 14kt yellow gold. The deep red colour for which garnet is prized sits at the centre of the flower form, with 3.95g of 14kt yellow gold worked into the surrounding petal detail. Measuring 1.00 by 0.65 inches, the pendant has substantial cross-finger presence on the chain. Garnet is the traditional birthstone for January, which makes this piece a natural choice for a January-birthday gift as well as a year-round statement pendant.
The centre stone is a natural mined garnet, hand-selected for the deep red colour saturation that defines the most desirable garnet stones in the marketplace. Garnet is a silicate mineral group that includes several distinct species, the red garnets in fine jewelry are most often almandine or pyrope. Garnet registers between 6.5 and 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, durable enough for pendant wear but softer than sapphire or diamond. Avoid hard impact and ultrasonic cleaning. The natural origin of the stone is part of the value here: this is not a synthetic, lab-created, or simulated garnet.
The pendant is fabricated in 14kt yellow gold (purity 585) at 3.95g of total weight, with the gold worked into a flower silhouette around the centre garnet. Floral pendant designs are a recognised classic in fine jewelry, the form softens the visual presence of a centre coloured stone and produces a piece that reads decorative rather than minimalist. The 1.00 by 0.65 inch dimensions place this firmly in statement-pendant territory, larger than a daily-stack pendant but proportional for solo wear on a 16 to 20 inch chain.
Garnet has been the traditional birthstone for January since at least the 15th century in European jewelry tradition. The stone's deep red colour was historically associated with vitality, life force, and protection, and garnet was used in ornamental and religious jewelry across the Mediterranean, the Roman Empire, and medieval Europe. Today, garnet remains one of the most accessible coloured gemstones in fine jewelry, the price-to-quality ratio is favourable compared to ruby, the colour reads similarly rich, and the durability is sufficient for daily pendant wear. Compare against our Round Garnet Halo Pendant at a more accessible price tier if you want a smaller, simpler garnet piece for daily layering.
Yes. The centre stone is a natural mined garnet, not a synthetic, lab-created, or simulated stone. The natural origin is part of the value of the piece.
Both are natural garnet pendants in 14kt yellow gold. This Garnet Flower Pendant is the larger statement piece (1.00'' x 0.65'', 3.95g of gold, $920) with a sculpted floral setting. The Round Garnet Halo Pendant is the smaller everyday piece (0.70'' x 0.45'', 1.5g, $390) with a halo design. The Flower is for buyers who want a substantial garnet statement pendant, the Halo is for buyers who want a daily-wear or layering piece.
Garnet registers 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, durable enough for regular pendant wear. As with any coloured gemstone, avoid hard impact, ultrasonic cleaners, and steam cleaning. Clean with a soft cloth and mild soap and water.
Please contact us to confirm chain availability and length options. The 1.00 by 0.65 inch pendant size pairs well with 18 to 20 inch 14kt yellow gold chains in cable, rope, or curb styles.
Yes. The pendant is available for in-store viewing at Treasured and Co., 30-06 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103. Store hours are Monday through Saturday 10:30AM to 6:30PM and Sunday 11:30AM to 5:30PM. Call (718) 956-0001 to confirm availability before visiting.