Posts Tagged ‘grossularite garnets’
Garnets Are Not All Red
Garnets are one of my favorite stones. Garnets are not all red, although we may tend to think of them that way. There are several garnet varieties that are all related and several different colors. Garnets are rich in symbolism, too. A garnet symbolizes constancy, truth, and faith. Garnets form deep underground where the material has…
Read MoreRed Garnets are the Birthstone for January
Red garnets are the birthstone for January. I believe we generally think of garnets as red gemstones; however, garnets not only occur in a range of red hues, but also in greens, yellow-oranges and browns. The red garnet, January’s birthstone, has been called the traveler’s stone since it’s thought to keep the wearer safe while…
Read MoreGorgeous Garnets are January’s Birthstone
Gorgeous garnets are January’s birthstone. Perhaps most people think “red” when they hear the word garnet, but there are a lot of garnet varieties – all with different colors ranging from yellows and greens to shades of red, orange red, and reds with a hint of blue or violet. These color variations are the result…
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