Collection: Garnet

Garnet is a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. The name "garnet" comes from the Latin word "granatus," meaning "seedlike," in reference to the red garnet crystals' resemblance to pomegranate seeds. Garnets come in a variety of colours, including red, orange, yellow, green, purple, brown, blue, black, pink, and colourless, the most common being the red garnet, which is often used in jewellery.

Magical

Garnet is a vibrant stone, symbolizing love and passion. It deepens connections, attracts love, and awakens passion and desire, encouraging us to hold onto the spark of life. Garnet connects you with your inner strength, encouraging determination, focus, and the courage to set boundaries, which fosters a sense of grounding and security.

Garnet promotes creativity, allowing authentic expression of what's close to your heart. It connects you with your inner strength, encouraging determination and focus, and gives you the courage to set boundaries. Use garnet to combat procrastination and boost your energy, or wear it if you are seeking to meet a new partner.

Historical

Garnet was adored by the ancient Egyptians, who used it in their jewellery and carvings, referring to it as 'the stone of life.' It became popular with the Romans, and warriors would wear it as a talisman for protection when going into battle; it was also used to protect against the plague. Medicine Men and Shamans also thought it to have healing properties.

Geological

Garnets are a diverse group of silicate minerals that include almandine, pyrope, spessartine, grossular, andradite, mozambique, and uvarovite. All of the Garnet family have similar physical properties and formations but vary in chemical makeup and colour. The most well-known and recognizable is the deep red-coloured Garnet, which includes iron and chromium, giving it its pomegranate-like colour. Garnets are found in metamorphic and igneous rocks and form under extremely high temperatures and pressure. They can be found all over the world, including Russia, India, China, Australia, and the US. Garnet has a hardness of 6.5-7.5.