Garnet, Faceted Round 3x3mm on 15.5-inch Strands

GMF-204

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  • Finely hand-faceted round 3x3mm Indian Garnets on 15.5-inch Strands
  • Beautiful deep burgundy color
  • Excellent value b/c I bought these in bulk for a catalog order
  • 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.