Windsor, California
Windsor, California
Those born in January are lucky to have the beautiful and diverse garnet as their birthstone. Garnets are commonly red but also come in an extraordinary range of beautiful colors, including orange, yellow, purple and vibrant green. There are even garnets that change color from blue to purple in different lighting. Some believe the true value of the garnet birthstone is its power to bring the wearer good health, wealth and happiness.
The name “garnet” originates from the medieval Latin granatus, meaning “pomegranate,” in reference to the similarity of the red color. Garnets have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. Necklaces studded with red garnets adorned the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Signet rings in ancient Rome featured garnet intaglios that were used to stamp the wax that secured important documents. The clergy and nobility of the Middle Ages had a preference for red garnets.
Garnet is actually a group of several minerals. Five of these – pyrope, almandine, spessartine, grossular and andradite – are important as gems. Pyrope and almandine range from purple to red. Spessartine is found in exciting oranges and yellows, while andradite is mostly yellow to green (the gem variety demantoid). Grossular may have the widest range, from colorless through yellow to reddish orange and orangy red, as well as a strong vibrant green called tsavorite.
Curious about your garnet birthstone’s reputed health benefits? According to Indian astrology, garnet helps eliminate negative feelings (depression, guilt) and instill greater self-confidence and mental clarity to promote creative thinking and peace of mind. In ancient and medieval times, gems like garnet were also thought to be remedies for inflammatory diseases and to soothe the angry heart.
3 matching natural oval cut prong set garnets line the top of ring band, estimated 2.7 carats total weight 10k yellow gold band ring with gold bar...
View full detailsNatural, four prong basket set, Emerald cut garnet, estimated 1.5 carats total weight 4 natural diamond accents are bar set on either side of garn...
View full detailsCrafted with 18 karat rose gold, this pendant features a 1.0 carat round natural garnet adorned by 18 round brilliant, G color, VS clarity natural...
View full details14 karat yellow gold oval 8x6mm garnet lever back pierced drop earrings with twist bezel.
14 karat yellow gold 8 X 6 mm bezel set Garnet twisted wire rim pierced stud earrings secured with post and friction backs.
Delicately crafted in 14k white gold, this exquisite diamond outline, open leaf-shaped pendant features 3 marquise-shaped tsavorite garnets represe...
View full detailsThis stunning Mandarin Garnet (Spessartine) 14 karat white gold and diamond estate ring features a spectacular 1 carat (estimated) vivid orange Tri...
View full detailsThis exquisite 14 karat yellow gold pendant features a vibrant orange, cushion shaped, 2.25 carat, hessonite garnet, elegantly presented in a scrol...
View full detailsThis stylish and practical 5-stone estate ring features natural Spessartine mandarin garnets set in 10 karat yellow gold. Showcased in a flattering...
View full detailsThis beautiful 14 karat white gold ring features a unique design with alternating hexagonal and marquise shapes set with sparkling tsavorites and r...
View full details14 karat white gold 2.20 carat total weight, 6 mm natural round rhodolite garnet stud earrings set in double gallery mountings with post and fricti...
View full detailsA pair of 14 karat yellow gold 4 mm round garnet stud earrings. The stones are a medium shade of brownish red, weigh approximately .70 carats tota...
View full detailsA lovely vintage styled 14k yellow gold, elongated oval checkerboard cut red garnet ring with diamond halo. The garnet weighs 2.58 carats and the t...
View full detailsA gorgeous contemporary 14 karat yellow gold, garnet and diamond necklace! The elongated cushion shaped, checkerboard faceted, 1.75 carat garnet is...
View full details14 karat white gold 1.26 carat total weight 5 mm round natural Garnet stud earrings with rhodium finish, post and friction back.
14 karat yellow gold 1.26 carat total weight 5 mm round natural Garnet stud earrings with post and friction back.
14 karat white gold 4 mm round natural Rhodolite Garnet stud earrings with rhodium, post and friction back.
14 karat white gold 4 mm round Garnet stud earrings with rhodium finish, post and friction back.
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