Garnet Jewelry

Garnet jewelry allows us to have affordable red gem jewelry. It is beautiful in bracelets, rings, pendants, and necklaces. It is a lower priced alternative to ruby or pink tourmaline.

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Garnet Facts

What

Garnet varies in coloration from colorless to black though it is often thought of as only red. There are various types of garnet with the hardness ranging from 7 - 7.5.

Care

Clean garnet jewelry with a dry soft cloth. As with all gemstones, care should be taken to protect it from scratches, sharp blows, harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures.

Where

Garnet is found in Africa, Brazil, Canada, India, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and the USA (Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Virginia).

Birthstone Months with Garnet

• January Birthstone: Modern, Traditional, and Ayurvedic Birthstone
• Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): Birthstone
• Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): Birthstone/Lucky Charm
• Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): Planetary Stone

Anniversary Gemstone

Garnet is the anniversary gemstone for the 2nd and the 6th year of marriage.

Garnet Gem-related books:
• Gemstone Buying Guide: A Guide to Buying - by Renee Newman
  Very nice gemstone identification book.

• Gemstones of the World - by Walter Schumann
  A very well written source on gemstones with great descriptions and photographs

  Books with Garnet in the Title:

• Walker's Appeal and Garnet's Address to the Slaves of the United States of America - by Henry Highland Garnet, David Walker
  Historical book

  Bibliography:

• The Curious Lore of Precious Stones - by George Frederick Kunz
  The definitive book on fascinating, traditional gem lore. Very practical.

• Gemstones (Smithsonian Handbooks) - by Cally Hall, Harry Taylor (Photographer)
  A field guide to gemstones. Nice pictures and good, brief, well-written descriptions of over 130 varieties of gemstones.

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Mystical Properties

Garnet is used as a power stone. Many energy healers say that it supports the basic chakra which is associated with power and prosperity.

Garnet is given as a symbol of: consistency, perseverence, and good health.

According to legend, Garnet gives its wearer guidance in night travel, protects them from night mares, promotes long-lasting love, and prevents depression and hearing difficulties.

In the past, Garnet was important to Christians who felt it reminded them of the crucifixion of Christ. As such it was not only used as January's birthstone but as a stone for Easter. It is thought that Medieval people believed garnet's powers would stop bleeding and heal inflammatory illnesses.

Garnet is the US State Gemstone of Connecticut and New York. Star Garnet is the US State Gemstone of Idaho. Grossular Garnet is the US State Mineral of Vermont.

What did the dyslexic old jeweler yell whenever he got frustrated?
"Dol' garnet!"