Birthstone of the month

Garnet

Garnet is January birthstone. Good for January birthday and wedding anniversary! One glance at the deep red seeds nestled inside of a pomegranate fruit, explains why the word "garnet" comes from the Latin work "granatus", meaning "grain" or "seed".

The versatile garnet comes in a virtual rainbow of colours, including pink, red, purple, orange, yellow, violet, green, colourless, occasionally black, brown and many shades of red and green.   The most common colour of garnets is reddish brown.   Bohemian Garnet is deep red gemstone; Russian Demantoid and African Tsavorite are vibrant green.

Garnets are actually one of the largest families of gemstones. Most natural garnets are mixtures of two or more of the following pure species: pyrope, almandine, spessartine, uvarovite, grossular, and andradite. Garnets occur in a very wide variety of formations, colours and clarities.  Garnet is an excellent assistance for blood deficiency diseases.   It stimulates bloodstream and pituitary gland, relieves rheumatism and arthritis pain.  Garnet is known to combat depression and lethargy.   It can stimulate the spleen properly and also protects against depression and impure thoughts.

First mined in Sri Lanka over 2,500 years ago, the garnet is also found in Africa, Australia, India, Russia, South America and in the United States, in Arizona and Idaho.

The garnet continues to be the protective gem of journeyers.   A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming.   It is January's birthstone, but far from being only a winter gem, the garnet, with its brilliance and multitude of colours, is truly one for all seasons.

Care and treatment: Clean garnet 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.

Shopping guide: Garnet is a reasonably priced stone.   It is beautiful in rings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets.  There are some beautiful orange garnets also.   A green tsavorite garnet is a very rare and high-priced stone.

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