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.

History of Birthstones

The history of stones dates back thousands of years. There are various interpretations as birthstones come to respect the individual cultures and different months of birth,different beliefs about it.


Gemstones in the Bible
By the Book of Exodus in the Bible, a Jewish high priest Aaron called by God to create a reservoir with twelve precious stones. These twelve stones were taken as modern stones. The stones were set four rows of three and are mounted ingold filigree settings. There were twelve stones, one for each of the names of the sonof Israel, each engraved like a seal bearing the name of the twelve tribes. The stones were:

• Sardius, topaz and carbuncle
• Emerald, sapphire and diamond
• Ligure, agate and amethyst
• Beryl, onyx and jasper

Gemstones and the Apostles
During the eighth and ninth centuries, Christians assigned stones to represent the twelve apostles:

• Simon Peter - jasper
• Andrew - ruby
• James and John - emerald
• Philip - carnelian
• Bartholomew - peridot
• Thomas - aquamarine
• Matthew - topaz
• James - sardonyx
• Thaddeus - chrysoprase
• Simon - zircon
• Matthias - amethyst
• Paul - sapphire

Revelations

In the Bible's book of Revelations, the foundation stones of the new Jerusalem are listed in order of the Roman calendar they included:

1. Jasper
2. Sapphire
3. Chalcedony
4. Emerald
5. Sardonyx
6. Sardius
7. Chrysolyte
8. Beryl
9. Topaz
10. Chrysoprasus
11. Jacinth
12. Amethyst

Astrological Birthstones
It is believed that the list was birthstone birth Tibetan origin. Tibet mystical powersattributed to each stone. For example, believed that if an amethyst, that no matter what you drink, it protects against drunkenness wore. Thousands of years in India, which was established list Ayurvedcic Indian medicine. Stones were given mystical powersand healing. Some were crushed and actually taken, while others are born.

Modern Birthstones
In 1912, formalizes the Jewellers Association of America as a modern birthstone list, which recognizes not only the U.S. but around the world. The following list is currently being used today to identify the particular pieces of each month:

• January - garnet
• February - amethyst
• March - aquamarine
• April - diamond
• May - emerald
• June - pearl
• July - ruby
• August - peridot
• September - sapphire
• October - opal
• November - yellow topaz
• December - blue topaz

Other Special Gemstones
Some believe that you, the stone that matches the specific day of the week you were born to wear:

• Sunday - topaz
• Monday - pearl
• Tuesday - ruby
• Wednesday - amethyst
• Thursday - sapphire
• Friday - carnelian
• Saturday - turquoise

There is also convinced that wearing certain stones on certain days of the week yougood luck:

• Yellow stones on Sunday
• Pearls on Monday
• Rubies on Tuesday
• Sapphires on Wednesday
• Garnets on Thursday
• Emeralds on Friday
• Diamonds on Saturday

Wearing Birthstones
The history of stones, and how they are worn out, goes back centuries. The idea of aperson with his luck was in the fifteenth or sixteenth century, very popular in Poland.The traditional belief was that every created specifically for each month since theywere associated with the powers of the stone increases during the month. For theoverall effect, it was thought that individuals have a series of twelve precious stones,and turn monthly.Gemstones be worn today for the beauty needs and are often chosenfor aesthetic reasons. It 'still common, the birth of their stone or heavy to take someonewith you. Birthstone jewelry makes a great personalized gift for someone special.There are infinite possibilities of jewelry, be it a necklace, bracelet, earrings, rings andstones is also worried. Gems to be discovered again and again and the dictates of fashion, often with precious stones, hot for each season. No matter what you like or decide to carry stones, lucky stones are always in fashion.