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.
This stunning pendant is crafted with 14k yellow gold and features a .49 carat tsavorite green garnet center stone surrounded by twelve round bril...
View full detailsDelicately crafted in 14k white gold, this exquisite diamond outline, open leaf-shaped pendant features 3 marquise-shaped tsavorite garnets represe...
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 detailsThis ring features a band made of 14 karat white gold that has been hand engraved with a unique design. The band is adorned with alternating baguet...
View full detailsA vibrant medium green tsavorite garnet is framed by sparkling diamonds in this classic three stone, 14 karat white gold ring. The .50 carat Tsavor...
View full detailsIf Kelly green suits you, then these rare natural green garnet ,6 mm round stud earrings might be your cup of tea! These garnets, known as Tsavorit...
View full detailsThis contemporary, but very feminine, 14 karat yellow gold pendant highlights tsavorite, or green garnet, the rarest of the garnet family. The vibr...
View full detailsA spring green 1.04 carat round natural tsavorite garnet is secured in this 14 karat white gold filigree pendant. Chain sold separately.
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