Product Information:
| Loose Gemstone |
Garnet Gemstone |
| Weight |
3.12 carats |
| Dimensions |
8.9 x 7.3 x 5.9 mm |
| Origin |
Africa |
| Shape |
Octagon
|
| Cut |
Custom Precision |
| Clarity |
VVS |
| Treatment |
None |
Description:
The name Garnet is derived from the seeds of the pomegranate tree because of its color resemblance to red garnet. Garnet is widely used as a gem; the most common color of Garnet is red, the most usual tones being tinged with brown, yellow, and violet. This fiery gemstone also comes in brown, green, yellow, purple, and even black. Garnet is also considered a “warrior stone.” In ancient times it was believed to protect one from wounds during battle. In many cultures, Garnet was treated as a sacred stone and is also admired as a stone of truth and commitment.
Garnet Varieties:
Hessonite Garnet, Almandine Garnet, Andradite Garnet, Grossular Garnet, Pyrope Garnet, Spessartine Garnet, Uvarovite Garnet. Enormous deposits of garnet are located in Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Sri Lanka, the USA, and Pakistan.
Garnet Associations:
| Chakras |
Heart Chakra, Base Chakra |
| Birthstone |
January |
| Zodiac |
Aries, Leo, Virgo |
| Anniversary |
2nd |
| Hardness |
7 – 7.5 |
| Planet |
Mars |
| Color |
Red, Pink, Green, Orange, Yellow, Brown, and Black |
Healing Properties of Garnet:
Good Luck, Energy, Inspiration, Positive thoughts, Love, Passion, Sensuality, Success, Social popularity, Self-confidence
- Red Garnet carries similar properties to ruby stone, i.e., the energy of passion, creativity, and joy.
- Red Garnet refresh, purifies, and balances energy, bringing serenity or love.
- Red Rhodolite Garnet also strengthens the survival instinct, bringing courage and hope.
- Red Garnet treats disorders of the spine and spinal fluid, cellular structure, and bone.
- Red Garnet boosts the immune system and energy levels, purifies the heart, lungs, blood, and regenerates DNA.
