Sunday 7 January 2018

January Birthstone, Garnet

January birthstone Garnet

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Garnet, The Birthstone Of January

 

"The name “Garnet” is derived from the Latin “granatum” meaning “pomegranate” because the crystals resemble the red colour and seed-like form of this fruit. In fact, garnets come in all kinds of colours such as black, many shades of green and they can even be colourless. This variation in colour comes from metals such as manganese, iron, calcium, and aluminium. Green garnets are most highly prized as they are very rare, as are the colourless stones.
 
Garnets are commonly found as small pebbles in streams, where the igneous and metamorphic rocks that contain them have weathered away. They’re found in many places around the world, including North and South America, Australia, India, Asia and Spain.
 
Ancient warriors believed that garnets brought victory. The Crusaders used them as protection against wounds and accidents during their journeys.
 
In contrast, Asiatic warriors believed that glowing garnets, used as bullets, inflicted more severe wounds.
 
As with many precious stones, garnets were once believed to hold medicinal powers. In Medieval times, it protected its wearer against poisons, wounds and bad dreams, and cured depression. Red garnets relieved fever, haemorrhages and inflammatory diseases.
 
To modern users, the garnet symbolizes a light heart, loyalty and enduring affections."

 
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Garnets are said to have healing properties

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"Why Would You Use Garnet?

 
One of the most notable characteristics of this stone is its ability to heal and purify. It has the power to purify the energies in your body by getting rid of the toxins and restoring your body to its revitalized and re-energized state.
 
Garnet can cleanse your body, mind, and spirit. It can make sure that you are functioning at your 100% all the time!
 
It’s a stone that you must have if you want to achieve or regain your balance, if you want to feel safe and protected, and if you want to harness your inner strength.
 
It can promote self-empowerment and higher thinking. It can harness your creativity which can help you in all your pursuits.
 
It can promote strong and lasting relationships, and it can help you fill your life with passion and inspiration. This is because it can bring your creative powers to fruition.
 
It can help get rid of the negative energies and transform them to positive ones.
 
It’s a good gemstone for purification and detoxification, especially when it comes to the blood, heart, and lungs.
 
It can assist in your body’s revitalization and regeneration, and it can improve your body’s metabolic functions.
 
Garnet is also known to alleviate pains associated with arthritis and rheumatism.
 
 

Garnet and Wealth
 
Garnet is very helpful when it comes to being in the right frame of mind. You need to be mentally ready and strong when making important decisions that can affect your career, business, or professional relationships.
 
It can inspire confidence. It can strengthen your motivation and inspiration. You will also notice an increased willpower to resist anything that’s bad for you.
 
The energies of Garnet can boost your chances of success when it comes to your business dealings and business opportunities.
 
The energies of this gemstone will also help you attract more abundance and prosperity in your life. More importantly, they will remind you to remain humble and to always be grateful!
 
 

Garnet, Love and Relationships
 
Green Grossular Garnet Beads ExampleGarnet is recognized as a spiritual mineral that can heal, strengthen, or improve your relationship. It’s helpful to have with you when you are undergoing transitions in your life, particularly transitions in your love life.
 
You don’t need to feel afraid or worried when you are experiencing something new or something unexpected. The presence of this gemstone will ease your worries and help you focus only on the good things.
 
The red colour of Garnet symbolizes a strong love or romantic connection. It carries the energies of passion and desire.
 
This stone symbolizes permanence, stability, and security. If you want to have something more serious and lasting when it comes to your love life, you should always have this stone with you!
 
It will help both you and your partner become more faithful and committed to your relationship. If you’re single, Garnet will help prepare you for the love that you desire.
 
Garnet is also known as the Stone of Love, and it can help you heal a broken heart. It can soothe emotional pains brought about by a bad break-up, a nasty divorce, or the unexpected death of a loved one."

 
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Garnet's is said to have magical powers for great friendships

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"There are many beliefs in the power garnet has over the not just physical health, but mental health as well.
 
Garnet’s virtues have been long believed to include passion, true friendship, fidelity, success, self-esteem, loyalty, devotion, energy, faith, consistency, and truth.
 
The stone also sharpens your perception of yourself and other people. Long ago, garnets were claimed to help the wearer resist melancholy and warn off evil spirits, especially spirits of the night, which were referred to as demons and night phantoms.
 
Today we might interpret this as a stone that can ward off nightmares.
 
The garnet is also an ancient symbol of friendship. In the past, garnets have been exchanged between parting friends to symbolize their affection and to ensure that they meet again.
 
In some circles of belief, it is said that a garnet’s magic cannot be accessed unless the stone has been cut and polished.
 
 

Caring for your Garnet Jewellery
 
You can clean your garnet with warm soapy water and a soft brush. Always make sure you rinse the stone well after washing it.
 
Ultrasonic treatments may also be used for any garnets except the demantoid variety.
 
Do not steam clean your garnet.
 
As with other stones, one should take care of their garnet and protect it from sharp blows, harsh temperatures and chemicals."

 
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We can't testify to the aforementioned mystical powers of these gems but they sure are beautiful!
 
Hope you enjoyed that and if you know anyone with a January Birthday, we're sure a piece of Garnet jewellery would be a welcome gift for any jewellery box.
 
Have a visit of our website, or give us a call on 01592 264305 to see if we have any Garnet in store!

January Birthstone, Garnet is courtesy of www.akcampbell.co.uk/blog

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