Granate Pulido (India) - Piedras Pulidas- Granate

I'm not usually one for tumbled stones, but the deep wine-red color of these caught my eye immediately, and the polished surface feels almost glassy in my palm. It's quickly become my everyday carry because it's just the right weight for fidgeting with during meetings.

The color is this deep, wine-red that shifts in the palm, and every stone is polished smooth enough to just keep rolling between my fingers. I picked up a handful for my desk and they catch the light beautifully without being flashy. Solid little pieces for the price.

Held this one up to the light and the tiny fractures inside catch it like red glass. It's heavier than I expected for its size, and the polish is so smooth it's almost cold to the touch. Sits perfectly in my palm for fidgeting during work calls.