History And Symbolism Behind the January Birthstone — Garnet
If you are fortunate to have been born in January or have a loved one born in the month, Garnet, the magnificent January birthstone should arouse your enthusiasm. Closely resembling a deep red pomegranate seed, the stone is fascinating with its luscious, crystal-like appearance. The Color ‘red’ has always been connoted with unbridled passion, love, luxury, and opulence. One look at the birthstone and the belief gets reaffirmed. For couples approaching two years of marital bliss, there is another reason to exhibit a keen persuasion for the gemstone. The lavish garnet stone is reckoned to mark the second wedding anniversary. We cannot ponder enough to think of a more timeless gift than a stunning garnet-embedded jewelry piece for the occasion.
How Garnet Was Celebrated Even in The Ancient Times?
The gorgeous ‘Garnet’ stone is not a marvel discovery of recent times. Its acknowledgment and usage as a gemstone and abrasive traces back to the Bronze Age, around 5,000 years ago. The name ‘Garnet’ originates from the medieval Latin granatus, meaning ‘seeds’, owing to its captivating resemblance with the pomegranate seeds. A handful of red garnets laid out in the sun, and one could easily mistake them for some lush seeds of the fruit.
Such is the spellbinding beauty of these red gemstones that even thousands of years ago, the pharaohs in ancient Egypt felt ensnared with their charm. They would adorn necklaces studded with garnets. Years later, archeologists discovered precious garnet jewelry in the tombs of these pharaohs, dating back to 3100 B.C. Considering them a prized possession to ensure security in the afterlife, they would even bury red garnets with their corpses, disguised as mummies. The ancient Romans and Greeks would wear signet rings with carved garnets to stamp the wax that would secure essential documents. Even medieval Europe witnessed the clergy and nobility hold the fancy gemstone in high esteem and often wore garnet embellished jewelry with pride galore. The Victorians, too, known for their aesthetic brilliance, were enthralled with the stone. A prevalent jewelry stone of the time — tiny red garnets were clustered together to form a large jewelry piece, executed with intricate craftsmanship.
Symbolism Behind Garnet — The Gem of Exuberance and Passion
Garnet has often been observed as the gemstone that protects its wearer and shields them from harm and injury. This belief brought much popularity amongst the warriors and royalty of ancient times. The practicing healers of those times would often deploy the miraculous stone to ward off ailments and even recuperate wounds in no time. In recent years, red garnets are particularly celebrated for bestowing boundless vitality, life, and happiness to the wearer. As the color denotes passionate indulgence, it is believed that wearing a garnet elevates the overall quality of one’s life, surcharging it with a newfound fervor. According to Hindu astrology, the red birthstone is also capable of wearing off negative emotions of depression and loneliness, ubiquitous in the current times.
Garnet Jewelry — A Beauty to Adorn and Cherish
Jewelry so lavish it becomes a possession of pride for the wearer. The Gabriel & Co. selection of garnet jewelry boasts the finest options in rings, pendants, earrings, and bracelets. If you have a friend or family born in January, there can be no other way to treat them special but gift this exquisite birthstone jewelry as a timeless treasure.
Gorgeous earrings featuring a protruding 0.33-carat center garnet stone with a luxe halo definition of shimmering pave diamonds of 0.036 carats. Set in 14k white gold, these stud earrings can be a classic and thoughtful gift for someone born in January or as a toast to the second wedding anniversary.
The round garnet stone takes center stage in this Victorian-style three-stone ring. Set in 14k yellow gold that is making quite a major comeback and becoming inarguably popular amongst all, the ring has a square diamond on each side of the ravishing red garnet stone, further accentuating its appearance.
This 18-inches 925 sterling silver necklace featuring a prominent oval garnet stone makes for an elegant and thoughtful gift to the January born. The glistening red January birthstone looks as enticing when paired with pristine silver as it does with the traditional yellow gold. Gifting this to your wife as the second wedding anniversary gift makes for an endearing gesture and a reflection of your finer tastes in life.
This 14k yellow, white gold beaded Bujukan cuff bracelet featuring scintillating, intense red garnets in a line is a modern yet classic take on jewelry. Marked with bright diamonds in between the garnets, this chic bracelet can be worn daily or even stacked with other bracelets to heighten the impact for a specially curated dressed-up look.
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