Very special 17-inch strand of hand-cut rhodolite garnet briolettes
More than 220 brios on this lightly graduated strand, 5 to 9mm long
Bought in India in early 1980s, only one strand available
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 January birthstone and according to contemporary metaphysical writers it brings emotional healing and recovery, plus being especially supportive during pregnancy.
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