Red Garnet Gemstone, Handmade Jewelry, Silver Pendant, 925 sterling Silver Jewelry Garnet is derived from the Latin word granatus which means grain or seed-like since red garnet stones appear like a pomegranates red seed. The garnet jewellery is usually designed with dark red stones tightly and closely set together as in a pomegranate. Bohemian garnet jewellery is famous for this style.