Our garnet backdrop necklace is handcrafted in 14K gold filled with natural garnet gemstones for the bride with a backless wedding dress. Adds a sparkling red wine color to your ensemble in an elegant minimalist style. The drop in back slides along the chain and dangles a faceted pear briolette with a matching garnet in the front. Stones were mined in Mozambique. * Necklaces are 26 or 28 inch length and do not need a clasp because they are long enough to fit over your head. See our measuring instructions in slide 7. Materials: Natural garnet gemstones 8x6mm faceted pear and 3.5mm round All metal components are 14K gold filled About Garnet: The name garnet comes from the Latin word "granatum" meaning pomegranate seed. Garnet is the birthstone for January and the second anniversary stone. Garnets are formed under extreme heat and pressure and are found in igneous and metamorphic rocks. They are composed of silicate and aluminum and come in many varieties and colors, with red being the most popular. Garnet is referred to as the travelers stone, and in ancient times was used as the friendship gem. If you have any questions just click "message seller" on our homepage. Thank you for visiting our jewelry shop, Linda and Joe .