1. Almandine or Almandine Garnet fuses the liveliness and ardour of crimson and red with the more subdued, earthy tinges of auburn or brown, like the reflection of the fire in wine

2. Choose Acorns that are free of worms, holes, and fungus.Suitable Acorns should be brownish with slight tinges of green remaining, though the appearance of Acorns can vary based on the type of oak tree they come from