How the size of Garnet Affects its Value
Garnets under 1 carat in size are pretty common. Garnets in sizes larger than that, especially fine quality garnets can be quite rare. Garnets over 3 carats are very rare and the prices of these will be exponentially higher than those less than 1 carat in size. Garnets over 10 carats are almost unheard of.
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| Small: The three garnets in this ring are very small, (about 1/4 carat). Red garnets of this size are fairly common and are available in jewelry at affordable prices ($20 to $60). | Medium: Garnets are common in fine jewelry in sizes from 1 to 4 carats. In this size range, size is not nearly as important as color and clarity in determining value. High quality garnets of this size can cost a few hundred dollars. | Very Large: The garnet in this ring is 12 carats. This is a very rare, exceptionally large garnet (though it is otherwise of average quality). A garnet this size can be worth over a thousand dollars. |
