Brief Summary of the January Birthstone- Garnet
The intense deep red color of the Januarybirthstone Garnet is fascinating to the core. Representing fertility and
rebirth, the gemstone is believed to open doors to new opportunities and
unprecedented wisdom for the wearer. The East also holds it capable of warding
away negative feelings of self-doubt, guilt, and depression, thereby inducing
greater self-confidence and emotional strength in an individual. Garnet is both
a January birthstone and the perfect gift to mark the second wedding
anniversary.
Bearing semblance to a pomegranate seed owing
to the magnificent red color, the name 'Garnet' is derived from the medieval
Latin word, Granatus, meaning 'pomegranate'. Such is the royal
undertones of the gem that even in ancient Egypt, the aristocratic pharaohs
would adorn necklaces and rings studded with luscious, red garnet stones.
Victorian Era, known much for its sartorial grandiosity, also looked at this
red marvel stone as a piece of beauty to embed their fine jewelry and crowns. A
popular gemstone, Garnet comes from various regions and parts of the world.
Though the African continent contributes majorly to the world's total garnet
accumulation, the January birthstone is found in considerable proportions in
countries like India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Brazil, Iran, Afghanistan, and
Pakistan.
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