Garnet History

Truly an ancient gem, garnet's history dates back to long before the birth of Christ. Noah used a fiery red garnet as a bow light while he sailed in torrential rain for 40 days and nights. Garnet was also a popular gem for ancient Egyptian jewelry artisans. Green demantoid garnet was a favorite among Russian Tsars.

Garnet was thought to help the wearer resist melancholy, cure heart palpitations, word off evil spirits, spark creativity and provide a grounding influence. This gem was endowed with the power to protect against poison, cure lung and blood diseases, and remedy anger and discord. It was also a talisman for travelers to keep them in good health.

The name garnet is believed to have come from the pomegranate, a fruit which features seeds of a deep red-purple color which resembles rhodolite garnet.

In addition to its place as January's birthstone, garnet is a recommended gift for couples celebrating their second wedding anniversary. According to Arab tradition, garnet was also the zodiacal gem for Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).

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