Garnet
Deep wine-red beads that look almost black until light shines through them. Held up to a window, they glow a rich red, with a glassy shine on the surface.
About garnet
Garnet is a family of silicate minerals rather than a single stone. Its name comes from the Latin granatum, meaning pomegranate, after the red seeds it resembles. Garnet is the birthstone for January.
In crystal tradition, garnet is said to be a stone of passion, energy and commitment. It is traditionally linked with love, loyalty and courage, and was once carried by travellers for protection.
How people use it
A rich colour that suits evenings as well as everyday wear, and a classic January birthday gift. It stacks well with gold, onyx or smoky quartz. Tradition favours the left wrist for receiving.
Care
Roll it on rather than stretching it. Take it off before swimming, showering or the gym, and store it apart from softer stones it could scratch.
Crystal meanings describe tradition and belief, not medical advice.
