18K Yellow Gold 3ct Round African Anthill Garnet Post Earrings

18K Yellow Gold Garnet Post Earrings

Stone: 3ct Round African Anthill Garnet

They are called "ant hill garnets" because they are found on and around the margins of ant hills. The ants encounter the garnets while excavating their underground passages. The ants haul the stones to the surface and discard them. The rain washes the garnets clean and moves them down the flank of the ant hill, where they can accumulate in large numbers. This concentrates the little gems and makes them easy for people to collect. Their brilliant luster and red color contrasts strongly with the surrounding soil.