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Since times of antiquity, all garnet gemstones and many other red gem varieties that were cut and polished en cabochon, were classified and traded as 'carbuncle'. Carbuncle is not the most glamorous name of all names, especially considering the fact that carbuncle was also used to refer to pus-filled boils. Although carbuncle originally referred only to garnet, as of recent times, any and all red gemstones cut en cabochon can be traded as carbuncle, as long they are natural gems.

Carbuncle originates from the Latin word, 'carbunculus', which alludes to a piece of burning ember or coal. The term may have come around the 16th century, after the discovery of large bright red pyrope garnet deposits were discovered in Bohemia (Central Europe). Red cabochons have historically been used as friendship gems and include pyrope garnet, almandine garnet, carnelian, tourmaline, ruby and spinel. When carbuncle is worn in gemstone jewelry, they are believed to be able to help strengthen and reconcile long lost friendships and or relationships. Cabochon gemstones are very popular jewelry stones, and are favorite amongst jewelers and jewelry designers because they are often much more affordable than their faceted counterparts, and they are very easy to work with. Examples of cabochon jewelry, include gemstone class rings, men's rings, flat-back earrings, pendants, body jewelry (studs and piercings), as well as pins and brooches.

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11.58 ct Oval Cabochon Ruby, 14.2 x 12.4 mm From Madagascar

16.57 ct Oval Cabochon Ruby, 16.5 x 14.1 mm From Madagascar

15.39 ct Oval Cabochon Ruby, 17 x 14.2 mm From Madagascar

25.56 ct Oval Cabochon Ruby, 17.9 x 14.3 mm From Madagascar

13.91 ct Oval Cabochon Ruby, 14.7 x 12 mm From Madagascar

5.01 ct Oval Carnelian, 9.2 x 7.1 mm From India

73.16 ct Round Star Garnet, 23.3 mm From India

57.41 ct Oval Star Garnet, 23.8 x 21 mm From India

57.48 ct Oval Star Garnet, 24.4 x 20.4 mm From India

71.36 ct Oval Star Garnet, 27 x 21.2 mm From India

93.06 ct Oval Star Garnet, 29.2 x 25.6 mm From India

71.96 ct Oval Star Garnet, 24.7 x 20.1 mm From India

8.69 ct Red Hessonite Garnet, 12 x 9 mm Oval Cut From Sri Lanka

8.68 ct Red Hessonite Garnet, 11.9 x 8.1 mm Oval Cut From Sri Lanka

8.49 ct Red Hessonite Garnet, 11.8 x 8.1 mm Oval Cut From Sri Lanka

97.9 ct Oval Star Garnet, 24.7 x 22 mm From India

2.15 ct Red Agate, 6.2 x 4.1 mm Oval Cut From India

2.15 ct Red Agate, 6.2 x 4.1 mm Oval Cut From India

2.45 ct Red Agate, 6.2 x 4.1 mm Oval Cut From India

2.68 ct Red Agate, 6.1 x 4.1 mm Oval Cut From India

2.56 ct Red Agate, 6.1 x 4 mm Oval Cut From India

2.3 ct Red Agate, 6.1 x 4 mm Oval Cut From India

2.41 ct Red Agate, 6 x 4 mm Oval Cut From India

3.38 ct Red Agate, 5.1 x 4.1 mm Oval Cut From India

2.43 ct Red Agate, 5.1 x 3.9 mm Oval Cut From India

2.23 ct Red Agate, 6.2 x 4.1 mm Oval Cut From India

2.49 ct Red Agate, 6.2 x 4.2 mm Oval Cut From India

2.42 ct Red Agate, 6.1 x 4 mm Oval Cut From India

6.16 ct Round Almandine Garnet, 3.2 mm From Madagascar

3.33 ct Round Almandine Garnet, 3.1 mm From Madagascar

3.7 ct Round Almandine Garnet, 3.2 mm From Madagascar

4.83 ct Round Almandine Garnet, 3.1 mm From Madagascar

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