Garnet: January's Birthstone

Garnet is the birthstone for January according to both traditional and modern interpretations. It is also associated with the astrological signs Leo, Capricorn and Aquarius. In the ancient world it was often referred to as the carbuncle. The name garnet probably comes from "pomegranate", and garnets do resemble pomegranate seeds when many are used together.

Garnet blends well with many other stones; it's really almost a neutral since it's such a dark red stone. Lampwork beads, beautifully patterned leopardskin jasper faceted garnets, garnet rounds, and wheels combine with sterling silver and a large flower charm from the Thai Karen Hill Tribes mix with the dark red tones of the garnet in the bracelet here and in the matching necklace.

The garnets in the charm bracelet combine with the beautiful glow of borosilicate beads that also have a garnet cast to the colour. The handmade charms are made of many different sizes and shapes of smooth and faceted garnet beads.






Most people probably associate garnets with the Victorian Age since they experienced great popularity during this time.
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