Garnet Bracelets
Like most other gemstones, garnets too were worn by ancient royals who found the deep beautiful colors of gemstones extremely satisfying as embellishments to their attire. The name garnet which resembles the deep sparkling red of the pomegranate seed is said to have been derived from the Latin name for this fruit. Although red is the color in which this gemstone is most popular, there are various other shades of garnets ranging from red, to a fiery orange or earthy browns, intense yellows and at times in different shades of green as well.
The only color the garnet is not found in is blue and all these varieties are mined mostly in countries such as South Africa, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Green is believed to be the most valuable color of garnet and green garnets found in the Urals of Russia are said to have been used by Carl Faberge in many of his creations. Being a hard stone, jewelers find it easy to craft this stone into different shapes to be used in jewelry such as garnet bracelets, earrings and necklaces.
There are some quaint sayings about garnets; one of which is that it is the stone of Archangel Raphael who helps those in need of healing from sickness. It is also said to have certain properties that help in curing heart and lung diseases and also help in blood circulation. The garnet it seems has a part to play in love and romance as well; so why not buy a garnet bracelet to give you more confidence and sensuality? Wearers of garnets can also be happy and will always have stable relationships, protection and warmth and by wearing it to your wedding, you will never be lonely, isolated or sad and they will definitely make you a better person. So, if you are born in January, or know someone who is, present her with a garnet bracelet and all her problems will be solved!
This amazingly versatile piece of gemstone is also said to be vested with supernatural qualities. Wearing a garnet or having one near you is supposed to protect you from plague and danger from thunder. That’s not all, because the list of mystical properties alluded to the garnet seems to never end. It can cure you of food poisoning, car sickness and many other debacles that it is definitely worth while buying a piece of jewelry with garnets embedded in order to keep you safe all the time.
What makes the garnet a good buy is that its not expensive but can be found in many beautiful settings to suit the wearer. Whether it’s a garnet bracelet, necklace or earrings, the garnet will not only give you courage and protection, it will revitalize your love life, keep you from being sad and lonely, prevent you from being struck with plague, and stop you from being sick in the car. So why buy any other amulet when the simple garnet can act as your partner, your bodyguard as well as your doctor and keep you happy and fulfilled life long…?