With that said, I'm really, really HAPPY with all my purchases. Honestly speaking, I bought several pieces with the thought I would compare and return my least favorites - my problem is I don't have a least favorite as they are all GORGEOUS! They are vibrant with a ton of light play which gives every piece life! First impression of the stone's color was, "wow it's red!." I was hoping it was not a brownish wine in color and it's not. It's cherry red with strong continuous bright/light red flashes against red. All stones are nicely saturated and none are faded. I looked at them in different lights (bright bathroom, indoor sunshine through windows, canned lighting and lamps) and the colors remain noticeable (even at a distance from a mirror) with bright light red on a solid red. Please forgive me as I've never given reviews detailing jewelry before in my life and I don't know jewelry jargon. All are KEEPERS! My Anthill Garnet Purchases Breakdown
3539944 Anthill Garnet Ring in Black Rhodium & Platinum Over Sterling Silver 2.62 ctw $69
This ring I was most concerned about being darkest and although it is darker than my other purchases slightly due to the black rhodium it is still a strong red. It still matches ALL of the other anthill garnet purchases below and I DO love it. In other words, if it was dark with the impression of browns - I would return it but it's not like that at all. It has life with light red flashes and it's noticeable. It's gorgeous. Keeper!
3536036 Anthill Garnet, Natural White Zircon Floral Ring in Platinum Over Sterling Silver 3.25 ctw PRICE: $87.99
This ring is beautiful! The stones are as described above but what stands out are the bright white zircons complimenting the ring. The garnet stones are smaller than my other anthill garnet rings but I don't mind because they make lovely flowers. I will wear this ring on my other hand. The setting is more flat (not so much my favorite thing) as I wish the ring had more loft but that is still NOT a detriment. The setting is weighty. Love it! Keeper!
3536044 Anthill Garnet Earrings in Platinum Over Sterling Silver 1.75 ctw PRICE: $39.99
These sweet little earring are very pretty and lend the least to flash as well as the others because the stones are small and setting they are placed in has weight/thickness around the stones that hinders their brightness but again, this is NOT a detriment as the stones are quite red. They match well with the other pieces and I'm well pleased. Keeper!
3535687 Anthill Garnet, Zircon Ring and Pendant Necklace (20 in) in Platinum Over Sterling Silver (Avg. 10.35 g) 4.14 ctw PRICE: $129.99
THRILLED with this duo set as it is my favorite purchase of all the Anthill pieces. The setting is key as it compliments the stones to make them shine bright. IThe settings are substantial and weighty. LOVE these two. Keeper!
The color actually IS different than your typical pyrope, it seems so to me anyway.