Garnet came from the Latin word granatum which translates to seed or grain. This is due to the fact that this gemstone looks the same as the red seeds of the fruit pomegranate. This stone comes in a wide spectrum of colors, from red (the most common and most popular) to green to orange to purple. Blue garnets are also available, but rare.
A stone of prosperity and abundance, Garnet helps turn your visions and dreams into physical reality. It activates and strengthens the survival instinct, bringing courage and hope. It stimulates past-life recall and sharpens perceptions of oneself and others. This gemstone removes inhibitions and opens the heart and bestows self-confidence. Garnet is known as a powerful stone for love and relationships, assisting you in attracting more love into your life for yourself and for others.
Almandine Garnet freeform specimen
A stone of prosperity and abundance, Garnet helps turn your visions and dreams into physical reality. It activates and strengthens the survival instinct, bringing courage and hope. It stimulates past-life recall and sharpens perceptions of oneself and others. This gemstone removes inhibitions and opens the heart and bestows self-confidence. Garnet is known as a powerful stone for love and relationships, assisting you in attracting more love into your life for yourself and for others.
Almandine Garnet bracelets in 10mm, 14mm, and 8mm (top-bottom)
Orange Garnet 10mm
Rhodolite (purple) Garnet earrings
Hollywood celebrities are also fans of this gorgeous gemstone. Pop star Taylor Swift has been seen wearing a garnet ring, as well as Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales. Other celebrities who have embraced the beauty of garnet are Emma Stone, Olivia Wilde, Selena Gomez, Kerry Washington, Emma Watson, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Angelina Jolie.
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January's birthstone carries a special beauty with its red variant's fiery tone and its flexibility in terms of matching it with other colored gemstones. No wonder it has become a favorite in every jewelry designer's collection.
