Garnet, the birthstone for January, is one of the most versatile stones on the market. Garnet signifies eternal friendship and trust and is the perfect gift for a friend. Garnet comes in a rainbow of colors, from deep red to tangerine orange to lime green to pale pink, as well as purple, gold and brown. Almandine, the most common type Garnet, is dark red to brownish red. Pyrite is blood red. As the most common types of garnet, almandine and pyrite are also the most affordable type of Garnet.
The name garnet most likely was derived from the pomegranate, a fruit whose deep red-purple color resembles some varieties of garnet. Many ancient pieces of garnet jewelry are studded with tiny red gems that look like a cluster of pomegranate seeds.
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Throughout history, garnets have been prized for their rich hues and supposed mystical properties. Garnet was a favorite of ancient Egyptian jewelry artisans. Dermatoid garnet was used lavishly by the Tsars of Russia. Travelers carried the Garnet to protect them against accidents.
Garnet was thought to protect its wearer from a range of ailments, ward off evil spirits, spark creativity and dispel anger. The stones are also said to light up the night and protect their owners from nightmares. Noah used a garnet lantern to navigate the Ark through 40 days and nights of torrential rain.
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