Garnet Jewelry
The wearing of garnet jewelry dates back to before 3000 BC. Garnet has been a popular gemstone since ancient times and is even mentioned in the bible.
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The Ancient Greeks used it in jewelry as well as the Egyptians who used garnet in amulets and talismans.
Garnet jewelry became very popular in Victorian times and remains so today. It comes in many colors - pink, green, orange, red and purplish red and is a rather hard stone making it well suited for use in jewelry. The victorians favored a deep dark red in bohemian style setting of many small stones clustered together.
They liked to wear earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pins and rings and this jewelry is quite valuable today.
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garnet works especially well when combined with pearls but also looks good with other gemstones. It can be worn with formal or casual attire and is sure to get compiments with both. Set in a bold sterling setting, it can be quite a conversation piece!
Garnet jewelry is thought to protect the wearer from accidents and was often worn by travelers in ancient times. It is believed to increase blood circulation and help heal blood toxicity and food poisoning as well as increase positivity and self esteem.
To care for your jewelry, be sure to wipe with a soft cloth only. Never store in direct sunlight or near high heat.
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