Garnet beads and components for DIY natural stone jewelry creation
Garnet, this gemstone with its deep, bewitching reds, invites itself into your jewelry creations to bring them intensity and elegance. Round beads, pendants, cabochons, chips and many other components in natural garnet await you here to imagine necklaces, bracelets and earrings that will turn heads.
Garnet is one of the oldest and most popular natural stones in the world of DIY jewelry. Its chromatic palette, which ranges from cherry red to deep burgundy, orange and even green depending on the variety, makes it a material of choice for creations that are both sophisticated and timeless.
Choosing garnet for your handmade jewelry
- Its naturally intense hue needs no artifice: garnet stands on its own to add sparkle to your piece.
- With a hardness of 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale, it's tough enough for everyday use.
- It goes very well with fine gold, 925 silver and stainless steel.
Garnet components from Perles & Co
Our selection of garnet components covers all your creative workshop needs:
- Round beads in natural garnet, available in several diameters for strings and bracelets.
- Garnetcabochons, perfect for rings, brooches or set earrings.
- Pendants for necklaces that highlight the stone's natural red color.
- Chips and nuggets for organic, bohemian creations that are trendy and easy to make, even for beginners.
- Charms for ultra-fashionable charms.
Jewelry ideas with garnet
Garnet lends itself to all jewellery-making techniques. Simply string a few garnet beads to create an elegant choker. In a mix of materials, combine it with raw brass or gold Miyuki beads for a bohemian chic look. In wire wrapping, garnet cabochons become statement jewelry pieces.
Need some concrete inspiration? Here's an idea for a necklace combining garnet beads and fancy chain. For earrings, our designer explains how to mount them around a creole in her tutorial.
Which stones to match garnet with?
Garnet blends easily with natural stones in neutral or contrasting tones. It works well with black onyx for an elegant look, moonstone for a soft contrast, or rose quartz for a brighter composition. In DIY jewelry, combining different natural stones allows you to create harmonious, personalized pieces.
What is the birthstone associated with the month of January?
The birthstone of January is garnet.