What is the birthstone for January? Garnet is the birth stone of January, let us see what kind of properties it has and how can it ...
What is the
birthstone for January?
Garnet is the
birth stone of January, let us see what kind of properties it has and how can
it influence holder.
Garnet is the
most beautiful as it has deep, rich red or purple-red color, but you can see
this gemstone in nearly all colors from pale orange to dark red, all shades of
Green and violet, only color which is
not available is blue.
History of Garnet:
Garnet is known
from ancient times, it was discovered thousands of years before Christian era.
However, it had different names in past: granatus (seed like), ruby and
carbuncle. Garnet is also
called gem of faith, many thinks that it represents constancy and truth, it is
also believed that this precious gemstone possess curative powers, in the
ancient times different color variations of Garnet was used to cure different
diseases and illnesses.
Garnet Signification:
Garnets
popularly signify trust and friendship. Traditionally, this gem was believed to
protect people during their travels. Due to its hardness, a garnet makes an
excellent stone for jewelry intended for daily wear.
Garnet‘s
specific blood-red color gave birth to many legends and myths, while ones were
using this gemstone as a cure for all possible blood disorders others were
trying to cure all mental diseases with it. Warriors and soldiers of the past
were wearing these gemstones as an ultimate cure for open wounds. Garnet has
many symbolic meanings; it also appeared in different religions, its beauty and
stunning look attracted many people for centuries.
However, in
modern world it is pretty popular gemstone used for people as jewelry, there
are many different variations of this stone, the most expensive among them is
the brilliant green variety called Demantoid.
Garnet is the
perfect way to start each year!
