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January’s birthstone, the Garnet: Dragons’ eyes, protection, and beauty

By Aimee Berrent on January 6, 2022 in Blog

Here’s a stone with a pre-historic past—garnets have been found dating from the Bronze Age! And in the Middle Ages, people believed dragons’ eyes were made of them. The gems’ vibrant red color has been believed to cure blood disorders, enhance love and empower the life force. These stones tend to give a Victorian feel […]

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January’s Birthstone, the Garnet, is a Vibrant Start to the Year

By Aimee Berrent on January 15, 2021 in Blog

Winter skies may be gray, but January’s birthstone, the garnet, lends a sparkle that brightens the day. While they’re commonly red—ranging from rust to deep violet-red—garnets are actually found in a range of colors, including clear, pink, green (“tsavorite”), orange, yellow, brown, and black. Interesting facts Its name comes from Latin “granantum,” or seed—it resembles […]

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The garnet, January’s birthstone, lights up the cold with its warmth

By Aimee Berrent on January 13, 2019 in Blog

The new year brings a beautiful stone to celebrate January birthdays. The garnet, January’s birthstone, gets its name from the Latin for “pomegranate,” a nod to its rich wine color. It’s been found in Egyptian jewelry, Roman signet rings, and medieval nobles had a preference for the stone. Here’s some background on the garnet. There’s […]

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Warm up with the fiery red garnet, January’s birthstone

By Aimee Berrent on January 15, 2018 in Blog

The cold winds of winter are warmed up by the deep, rich red of January’s birthstone, the garnet. This stone, which has been used for millennia, was a favorite of the ancient Egyptians, who believed it was a symbol of life. In fact, pharaohs have been found buried with brilliant garnet necklaces. There are over […]

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