Garnet, Rhodolite Faceted Briolettes Gem Quality on 17-Inch Strand
SKU: GMF-175
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Description
- Very special 17-inch strand of hand-cut rhodolite garnet briolettes
- More than 220 brios on this lightly graduated strand, 5 to 9mm long
- Bought in India in early 1980s, only one strand available
- 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 January birthstone and according to contemporary metaphysical writers it brings emotional healing and recovery, plus being especially supportive during pregnancy.