The stone is a Bright Red Garnet, mined in Mozambique, Africa.  I hand pick every one of my Garnets, looking for good color (I hate prune juice looking stones), good clarity, and a medium darkness.  I prefer light to be able to get in, bounce around a little, pop right out and zap you with color. 

They are set into a traditional basket setting, hanging from Sterling Silver threaders.

It's a good stable setting that doesn't set you back a month just to get one.  There's no reason why these stone shouldn't last you for years, and dazzle every day of it.