Garnet, Faceted Rondelles 2x2mm, Rare Red-Violet color on 15-inch Strands
SKU: GMF-177
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Description
- Rare red-violet color garnet faceted rondelles 2x2mm on 15-inch strands
- Bought in India in the early 90s I've been hoarding these for 30 years, but am now letting a few of them go
- 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.
- Garnet is a birthstone for January and depending on the type has many metaphysical attributes including enhancing creativity, sexuality, prosperity and health.