Garnet Gemstone meanings, Birthstone and Colors

Garnet have been known to Man for thousands of years, its name may have derived from either the Middle English word Garnet meaning 'dark red', or the Latin word granatus ("grain"), which means something like 'the grainy one',

Garnets are wonderful deep-red gemstones and are also known for its many names;

• Almandine garnet, andradite garnet, demantoid garnet, grossularite garnet, hessonite garnet, pyrope garnet, rhodolite garnet, tsavorite garnet , spessartine garnet, and uvarovite garnet.

In early ages, garnets were exchanged as gifts between friends to show forth affections for each other and to insure meeting again.

Garnet symbolizes love, fire, passion, truth, grace, faith, vitality and courage. Its also the stone of purity and compassion.

Garnet gemstone is known as the stone for a successful business, it makes a person popular, and can bring constancy to friendships.

This stone is also believed to stimulate ones sex drive.

Garnet is an excellent aid for blood deficiency diseases, protects against depression and impure thoughts, can regulate the heart and blood flow. It also cures fever, promotes good health and is said to be therapeutic in times of trauma.

It is also believed that this gem can stimulates the bloodstream and pituitary gland, can relief rheumatism and arthritis pain. Many early cultures believed that the red garnet stone would stop bleeding and is helpful in preventing and curing blood disorders and infections.


Mystical Powers:

Garnet should be worn close to the skin to get its full effect. Its gives energy and courage. It is said to robust good health and again stimulate sexual drive, it can enhance the wearer's imagination and offers protection when traveling.

This gemstone can help everyone's spiritual awareness and its believed when you place a garnet under your pillow it will cure depression.

According to the Anniversary symbols guideline, garnet is the Anniversary gemstone designated for;

• Traditional 2nd Wedding Anniversary year
  
• Alternate 6th Wedding Anniversary year

Garnet gemstone is the modern January birthstone for Capricornus (Goat): Dec. 22 - Jan. 19 and is the Zodiac sign Aquarius.

Garnets have been found in parts of; Russia, Bekily, Madagascar, United States, and Turkey.

These are the wonderful varieties of Garnet Colors in shades of; pink garnet, green garnet, red garnet, purple garnet, orange garnet, yellow garnet, violet garnet, and occasionally colorless black, brown and the rarest color of this gemstone is the blue garnet

Not forgetting garnet is also the state mineral of Connecticut, New York's gemstone, and the star garnet, its the state gemstone of Idaho.

Garnet jewelry is one of nature's best display of pure beauty. The variety of garnet colors makes wonderful gemstone jewelry gifts. Anyone acquiring garnet jewelry as a gift for him or gift for her, can be assured that your gift will be long-lasting and appreciated.

Garnet Care and Treatment:

Clean garnet with a dry soft cloth. As you will do with other gemstones, care should be taken to protect the gem from scratches, sharp blows, harsh chemicals and extremely high temperatures.

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As I've mentioned above, garnet carries healing and mystical powers.

In order to get the full effects of garnet the wearer should wear it close to their skin to enjoy its full benefits.

How perfect one can enjoy garnet powers and carry it around in a fashionable and stylish way with garnet pendants, garnet bracelets or garnet rings.

I have put together below some wonderful garnet jewelry gift ideas. Enjoy!

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Garnet is one of the oldest gemstones and makes excellent gift ideas.

Some people uses garnet rings as an engagement ring and others use it to express love and romance to their loved one because of its deep rich red color.

Red garnet ring is a stunning piece of jewelry that anyone can give as jewelry gift on special occasions or Holidays.

I've put together some wonderful design garnet rings for you to consider to give to that special someone which make excellent gifts for him and gifts for her.

Enjoy!

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