A beautiful Ring, made of 925 Sterling Silver features 2.83cts of amazing Rajasthan Garnet from India and 0.12cts of glistening White Topaz.
Precious metal: 925 Sterling Silver
Average Weight: 1.77g
Number of Gemstones: 9
Shape: Oval and Round
Total Carat Weight: 2.95cts
Birthstone Month:
Garnet is the gemstone for the month of January.
History & Lore:
The name Garnet comes from the Latin word granatium which means “pomegranate”.
Many believe Garnet was likened to the pomegranate because its coloration is similar to the seeds of the fruit.
It is believed that Noah used a huge Garnet to illuminate the night to help steer his ark to safety. Garnets have been used by many explorers and travelers because they believed it protected the wearer when journeying far from home.
Garnets have also been set in shields, armor, and buckles by crusaders. They believed it gave protection from wounds and stopped bleeding. Many native tribes from North, Central, and South America wore Garnets to ward off evil influences and spirits.
The Hunzas used Garnet bullets to fend off the British troops during their quarrel
of 1892. They believed it was stronger and more deadly than lead.
It is said to be the stone of romantic love and passion, enhancing sensuality, sexuality, and intimacy. Garnet is the ultimate gift of love. It is said to awaken creativity, positive energy, and self-confidence, and can bring success to one's career or business. Garnets have been thought to treat infectious diseases, blood poisoning, and heart and lung diseases. It is also a protective stone which is effective for protection from evil and nightmares and one that can be used for spiritual healing. While it is primarily associated with the root chakra, it is effective at opening other chakras depending upon the color of the stone in question.
The Garnet is a popular gemstone choice the world over because it is a natural, untreated gemstone that is generally affordable. While the red colors are
generally priced so as to be accessible to all, some green varieties of Garnet can bring thousands of dollars per carat. Garnet can be found in many places throughout the world.
Garnet is most commonly found in shades of red, but can actually be found in every
color of the spectrum, except pure blue. Because Garnet is such a diversified gemstone family and in plentiful supply, the Garnet can easily adapt to any new fashion or color trend and can complement everyone's personal style.