Garnet, the birthstone of January, is not just a gemstone, but a symbol of rich history and beauty. Garnets have extremely powerful metaphysical properties, especially fused around passion, prosperity and protection. Owing to their timeless’s beauty, they garnet is cherished worldwide as jewelry.  

The History and Meaning of Garnet.  

Due to it’s resembled seeds of a pomegranate, garnet gets it’s name from the Latin word ‘granatum.’ Evidence of garnets can be seen in ancient Roman, Greek and Egyptian civilizations, who are known as some of the oldest. Garnets were used through various antiquities and believed to provide protection and strength to travelers and warriors.  

During the Middle Ages garnets were treasured further and embedded in royal jewelry and religious artifacts, symbolizing faith and truth. Even today, Garnet remains a sought after stone for cherishers around the world and not just for those whose birth month is January.

Garnet is often recognized by its deep red color, which is just one of the many shades it can take. Orange, green, yellow, and even blue are some of the other colors garnets can take. Some of the notable garnet varieties are:

Almandine Garnet: An abundant type of garnet and is the deepest red of all.

Pyrope Garnet: This variety is slightly more red than almandine garnet, and also has a hint of purple.

Spessartine Garnet: Also known as “mandarin garnet,” this controls the vibrant orange colors.

Tsavorite Garnet: A remarkable green variety which is very expensive.

Rhodolite Garnet: A mix between almandine and pyrope garnets, has a beautiful reddish purple color.

It's vitamin-like effects, like that of strengthening energy, passion, and protection, makes garnet a unique gemstone. The benefits garnets are treated with include:

Enhancing energy and vitality: Helps with motivation and overall endurance, it is believed that garnet stimulates energy within the body.

Amplifying love and passion: Strengthening romantic relationships is often associated with garnets.

Giving aid: Against daily negatives and dangers, garnet was often used as a protective talisman.

Shaping emotional control: Garnets are thought to be able to support confidence, courage, and a zestful can-do attitude.

Because of the durability garnet possesses (ranking 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale), it can be used in a variety of jewelry pieces like rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. Garnet pieces, set in either gold or silver, look beautiful as jewelry adorned by anyone, especially individuals born in January. 

To ensure that your garnet pieces keep their beauty, these care tips should be followed: 

Use a mild soap with warm water to clean.  

Avoid harsh chemicals and extreme temperatures.  

Prevent contact with harder gemstones to avoid scratches by storing separately.  

We at Shiv Shambu, have on offer a fantastic range of garnet jewelry that makes for great gifts for January birthdays or a beautiful addition to ones collection. Visit us and buy garnet jewelry that you adore.