Spessartite garnet - durable enough for everyday ring?

[SouthernGent]

I find a range of Moh's hardness listed for spessartite garnet and I'm wondering if it would be suitable enough for a frequently worn ring.
Any advice?

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

I think it is tough enough. I have one and I have a halo on it. I have banged up the halo a bit but the garnet is fine. I think the reality is that gemstones will show a bit of facet wear under a loupe in time, and some may get chipped too. But they are meant to be enjoyed.

I really love garnets. I usually take mine off when I start doing house chores. Since I got “bit by the bug” I don’t wear the same color ring every day either so that helps. Go for it!

 

[Bron357]

Garnets are hard enough and of a sturdy crystal structure suitable for everyday wear. Obviously if you are doing gardening, handyperson work or car maintenance, take your rings off. Better safe than sorry.

 

[T L]

Depends how hard you are on your jewelry. I think garnets are tough stones in general, but I would take it off doing chores or at bedtime.

 

[SouthernGent]

Depends how hard you are on your jewelry. I think garnets are tough stones in general, but I would take it off doing chores or at bedtime.

Dang - what do you do in your bed!?

 

[voce]

Dang - what do you do in your bed!?

I'm sure this was a joke, but actually some people like myself move/flail around during sleep. I once woke up with a ring imprint mark on my cheek, in the first couple days I wore my engagement ring, before I started taking it off before bed. Imagine if someone knocked the ring against the nightstand while sleeping!

 

[suzanne2]

Dang - what do you do in your bed!?

Excellent reply!!

 

[SouthernGent]

Excellent reply!!

Teehee.

@voce, yes it was a joke, but I didn't realize folks flailed around in the bed so much. I'm either dead still asleep or staring at the ceiling at 3 a.m. wishing I were asleep. I save my flailing for beating up bad guys.

 

[PrecisionGem]

Dang - what do you do in your bed!?

Exactly what I was wondering. Maybe you need to get a “My Pillow,com”, and softer sheets.

 

[T L]

Dang - what do you do in your bed!?

Nothing exciting

But honestly, prongs can get loose being snatched in the comforters/blankets.