Garnet is the official birthstone for January and the designated gift for the 2nd. and 6th. wedding anniversary.
The name “garnet” comes from the Latin word “Garanatus,” meaning “seedlike,” in reference to a pomegranate since small garnets often look alot like the bright red seeds found inside in a pomegranate!
The garnet has been popular all through history, dating back to 3,000 BC. In medieval times, the stones were thought to cure depression, protect against bad dreams, and relieve diseases of the liver. Legend has it that Noah used a finely cut, glowing garnet to illuminate the ark, and in Christian tradition, the blood-red garnet is a symbol of Christ’s sacrifice. Some Asiatic tribes even fashioned garnets into pellets and later into bullets believing they would be more lethal than lead!
In modern society, Garnet is just as popular as ever for it's natural beauty and hardness. It seems that when the Garnet is incorporated into jewelry, especially shiny silver, the garnet stone's rich color and beauty is enhanced even more.
At Salerno's Jewelry Store we carry a wide variety of unique jewelry designs featuring the Garnet and jewelrymandave would like to invite you to stop by and check out these exciting new genuine Garnet jewelry designs!
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