Jewelry Chatroom Board

Good morning folks. I apologize first off because this new board system has me signing in under 3 different names. One day I'll get it straight..lol. I'm usually on the pottery board but have a couple of jewelry questions

Would the stones in these earring be garnets?
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa34/nancyjg/100_4426.jpg

Second question...what would you call these stones?

I really appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.

Nancyg