Pyrope Garnet (Anthill Garnet)

Item Description

These are some of the most famous Garnet gems from any US locality. Their fame comes in part from their beautiful color, but also their unique name. The stones are called "Anthill Garnets" due to the fact that they are found on and around the debris piles surrounding ant hills near the tiny town of Sawmill which is a part of Fort Defiance Agency on the Navajo Nation land. Essentially, the ants will remove the little Garnet crystals from underground while building their passages for the colony. On a sunny day, you can find hundreds of glowing red treasures on the surface near an anthill if you're in the right spot. These stones have been analyzed and confirmed as Pyrope Garnet, but they have a dynamic fiery red hue that's as fine as any Garnet species you'll find. This beautiful "Round Brilliant" gem has slight inclusions and is a wonderful example of these beloved stones. Garnet is the birthstone for January, so this could make a great gift for anybody with a January birthday.