These are a few further examples of Migration Period personal adornment that use garnets as inlays. Additionally, observe the image, which demonstrates the presence of inclusions (material deposits) within a garnet gemstone. The presence of inclusions is one way to distinguish garnet from red glass.
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“Garnet,” Ornament in Flux, accessed January 10, 2025, https://ornamentinflux.collections.carlos.emory.edu/items/show/3.
