Rare red-violet color garnet faceted rondelles 2x2mm on 15-inch strands
Bought in India in the early 90s I've been hoarding these for 30 years, but am now letting a few of them go
The word garnet comes from the Latin for pomegranate due to the similar color and shape in which small garnet nuggets are often found.
Garnets have been popular for over 2000 years form Egypt to Sweden
According to the Talmud, the only light on Noah's ark was provided by a large garnet.
Across Europe in the Middle Ages, garnet was said to enhance truth, faith, and fidelity, while dispelling melancholy and providing protection from wounds.
Garnet is a birthstone for January and depending on the type has many metaphysical attributes including enhancing creativity, sexuality, prosperity and health.
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