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.
Delicately crafted in 14k white gold, this exquisite diamond outline, open leaf-shaped pendant features 3 marquise-shaped tsavorite garnets represe...
View full detailsThis 10 karat white gold oval spessartine garnet and diamond pave ring features 81 natural diamonds totaling an estimated .40 carats encircling the...
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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 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 detailsAn intense orange mandarin garnet is framed by sparkling diamonds set into this 18 karat white gold ring. The center 3.56 carat oval shaped natural...
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 detailsThis spessertine garnet solitaire ring is like a ball of fire from the sun with it's radiance, and vibrant orange color! The round center stone is ...
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.
14 karat white gold 1.26 carat total weight 5 mm round natural Garnet stud earrings with rhodium finish, 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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View full detailsA white gold garnet pendant with diamonds. The 14 karat pendant contains a single round 7 mm checkerboard cut red garnet weighing 1.5 carats and is...
View full detailsLadies 14 karat white gold estate emerald cut pyrope garnet pendant. The garnet is set lengthwise across the pendant and surrounded by 26 small rou...
View full detailsA 2.19 carat grape garnet is bezel set in this 14k white gold ring. The ring also has a single round brilliant cut diamond on each flanking curlicu...
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