January Birthstone

January Birthstone : Garnet

Birthstone Color: Deep Red

A view of a deep red seeds embedded in a shell explains why the "garnet" comes from the Latin "granatus," meaning "grain" or "semi". This name was given to the garnet because of its similarity juicy pomegranate seeds. But do not bite into a garnet, as the Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7.5, it will definitely damage the teeth!


There are many myths and legends surrounding the garnet. A legend is that the biblical Ark of Noah hung this gem on his way through the dark and stormy night the light of the wrath of God in a greek myth garnet is the story of a young sun goddess, Persephone, was abducted by Hades , god of the underworld. Hades eventually released Persephone, but not before the seeds of a pomegranate, the guarantees offered to return him.


first single in Sri Lanka, more than 2,500 years, garnet and Africa, Australia, India, Russia, South America and the United States, Arizona and Idaho. Although best known as a red gem, garnet comes in a variety of colors, including pale yellow, bright oranges, rose pink, lime green and violet bouquet, a virtual color. This difference is due to the unique combination of elements within each particular gem, such as iron, calcium and manganese.


Findings of garnet jewelry archaeologist primitive style of the tombs of Lake events for the early use of this jewel of the Bronze Age. But not all garnet is of gem quality.There is also a very effective abrasive and used commercially for grinding and polishing. Garnet is covered with sandpaper, as an industrial use.


The shell continues to be the jewel of protection Neyer Day. A gift of garnet is assumed to be a symbol of love and longing for a loved one a safe journey and speedy return. E 'January birthstone, but far from just a jewel of winter wheat, with its brilliance and diversity of colors, is truly one for each season.