Garnet Cabochon in Beadwork Hair Clip - free shipping!

Description

This lovely and unique hair clip features a beautifully colored natural deep ruby red Garnet cabochon that measures approximately 10mm by 8mm".  It is surrounded by a pretty combination of hand stitched seed beads, and was finished on the back with ultra suede. It was then affixed to a sturdy antiqued brass alligator style hair clip.  It will arrive displayed in a cotton-lined gift box.
Garnet most commonly occurs in red, and the origin of the name "garnet" lies in this deep red hue. The name "garnet" comes from the Medieval Latin word, "granatum", which is an adjective meaning “dark-red". The use of red garnet dates back thousands of years, when it was used by Egyptian pharaohs for both decorative and ceremonial purposes. The ancient Romans also wore garnet rings and traded garnet gemstones.