Garnet History & Lore
Garnet is the birthstone for
January and the stone that celebrates the 2nd anniversary of marriage. The name
“garnet” comes from the Latin word “Garanatus,” meaning “seedlike,” in
reference to a pomegranate. This reference makes sense as small garnets look
like the bright red seeds you find inside in a pomegranate. The garnet has been
a popular gem throughout history. Garnets were found as beads in a necklace
worn by a young man in a grave that dates back to 3000 B.C. This is proof of
the hardness and durability of the stone.
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