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Garnet is a semi-precious stones are often included in some of the beautiful handmade jewelry modern world. It is most often in shades of deep red, and is widely recognized as the stone of January and the gemstone for the 2nd, 5th and 7th birthday. But beyond its modern uses and associations, Garnet has a decay mythological spiritual and etymological history that adds nostalgic value to its already strong aesthetic value. Read on for more information to help fall in love with your jewelry garnet â € "and attract shopping now!

Traditonal garnet exhibits deep rich reddish brown tones. The incredible beauty of garnet, however, comes in a variety of colors, including yellow-green, orange, pink, purple and scarlet, and all shades in between. Rhodolite Garnets are the most valuable maroon background, red and purple hues of red impressive. Grossular garnet is very clear to dark yellow to red-orange and sometimes clear. Garnet Hessonite is a type of Grossular garnet showing yellow and red-orange color.

The name garnet is derived from Latin meaning grain or seed because the crystals are supposed to look like small seeds the pomegranate. Most garnets come from sources in Africa, where the fines green garnets (called tsavorites) command prices comparative valuable emerald. Other sources of mines in central Europe, Russia and Brazil.

Garnet gemstones look better than the pieces of jewelry in the afternoon when paired with Black Onyx, black pearls or diamonds. Various combinations are casual contrasts like dark garnet red with yellow-brown citrine, white pearls, diamonds or aquamarine blue. For a selection of handmade jewelry with garnet, click here. Garnet is typically considered a sophisticated gemstone that works well with any outfit. In earrings, it works particularly well to improve the brightness of the eyes brown or hazel.

Thousands of years ago Egyptian pharaohs revered garnets, stone observation as prizes to take to the afterlife. At the time Victorian garnets called Anthrax. People in the Middle – ages in the upper levels of society, garnets were favored by travelers who had to protect themselves. Today, many believe that garnets provide protection against disease and promote a sense of peace, strength, confidence and productivity.

Score Mohs hardness is based on a 10-point scale where 10 is the most resistant, like a diamond, and 1 is easily scratched, such as talc. Garnet regularly receives a score 7-7.5, which means that it is scratch resistant and therefore very suitable as a component of jewelry. Garnet gemstones should be regularly cleaned by a professional or with a soft cloth and mild soap and water. Avoid ultrasonic cleaners, solvents and chemicals to clean your jewelry artisan, such as exposure these elements can damage semi-precious and precious gemstones and pearls.

Learn more about all semi-precious stones like amethyst, apatite, aquamarine, black onyx, blue topaz, carnelian, chalcedony, citrine, coral, white topaz, crystal, diamond, emerald, iolite, jade, labradorite stone, pearl, peridot, prehnite, rose quartz, ruby, sapphire, smoky topaz, tanzanite, tourmaline and turquoise, when you see this series precious stones.

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Sarah Stephens is the Fashion Director for Dasha Boutique. Visit our online shop today, featuring hundreds of handmade jewelry designs. Customize orders ship in 3 business days. Dasha Boutique is featured in Lucky, InStyle, People, Bridal Guide and Brides.

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