Garnet Engagement Rings
Rich red garnet is a warm, affordable alternative to ruby. Learn which garnet variety to choose.
Which Garnet to Choose
Almandine is deep dark red. Rhodolite is brighter raspberry-purple and the most popular for rings. For an engagement ring, rhodolite offers the best balance of color, durability and price. Browse our colored stone rings.
Durability and Care
Garnet ranks 6.5-7.5 on the Mohs scale, fine for an engagement ring if set in a protective bezel. Remove the ring before gym work.
| Variety | Color | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Rhodolite | Raspberry red-purple | Medium |
| Almandine | Deep dark red | Low |
| Demantoid | Green | High |
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Is garnet hard enough for an engagement ring?
At 6.5-7.5 Mohs it is fine for daily wear with a protective setting.
Does garnet look like ruby?
Garnet is darker and less fluorescent; in dim light it reads almost black-red.
What metal suits red garnet?
Yellow and rose gold warm up the red; white gold makes it look cooler.